Ballistics Technician II

Element-U.S.-Space-; Camden (AR); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 62.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

401k with employer match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Zusammenfassung

Element U.S. Space & Defense in Camden, AR is seeking a full-time Ballistics Technician to perform tests in the ballistics department. The role involves testing energetic and inert projectiles, reading specs, and documenting data for program managers.

You will help maintain lab equipment, input data, and interact with customers as needed. Some travel and physical lab work are possible; a HS Diploma or GED with related training is preferred.

Qualifikationen

• HS Diploma or GED; AA/AS or ballistics certificate or military training preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in ballistics testing.
• Comprehensive knowledge of ballistics & mechanical principles; safety practices.
• Able to use standard ballistics equipment; capture data; understand AC/DC circuits.
• Basic MS Office skills.

Aufgaben

• Test setup: read specs, identify test equipment from documents.
• Perform testing: monitor tests, interact with customers if needed, troubleshoot, document data.
• Data processing: verify, review, and document data; finalize and send to PM.
• Lab maintenance/post-test: clean, calibrate, organize supplies, breakdown test setup.
• Other duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Ballistics knowledge

Safety practices

MS Office skills

Ausbildung

HS Diploma or GED

Ballistics certificate or military training

Tools

Test equipment operation

Jobbeschreibung

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Active Full-Time Support Camden, AR, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 3064

About Company:

Element U.S. Space & Defense stands at the forefront of testing innovation, serving as a trusted partner to NASA, the U.S. Department of Defense, government agencies, and prominent industry leaders across the space and defense sectors. Founded as NTS Technical Systems, our company brings over 60 years of experience and expertise in handling the most complex projects and programs in the world.

From centrifuge testing for the latest Mars rover, vibration testing for the Space Launch System (SLS), to environmental simulations for next-generation missiles, we are the pioneering partner for highly custom, end-to-end testing design and implementation. By advancing our state-of-the-art testing technologies, subject matter expertise, and service to critical missions, Element U.S. Space & Defense has become the go-to partner for ground-breaking industries.

What We Offer:

Growth & Development:

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment.
• The chance to work on groundbreaking projects that shape the future of space and defense.
  

Benefits:

Employees are eligible to participate in the benefits offered throughout their availability, including the following:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
• Seven (7) paid holidays and four (4) paid floating holidays, depending on your hire date
• Paid Time Off (PTO), accrued biweekly
• 401k with employer match
• Twelve (12) hours of Paid Volunteer Time Off (PVTO) each year
• Tuition reimbursement and other employee programs
• Flexible schedules offered at some of our labs
• Monthly Lab Bonus plans (Based on position)

Salary:

At EUSSD, compensation is determined through a comprehensive approach that considers candidate qualifications, role responsibilities, market benchmarks, and organizational needs. Pay may vary by location with potential eligibility for bonuses or commission depending on the role.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Perform tests and/or measurement tasks for the ballistics department. Ballistics: Testing of energetic and inert projectiles, typically bullets, missiles and bombs.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Test Setup - Read specifications from technical documents (Test Standards, Customer SOWs, and Test Plans/Procedures), identify/prepare test equipment
• Perform Testing - Monitor tests per specifications, interact with customers if needed, troubleshoot, and document all pertinent data
• Data Processing - After test completion, verify, review and document all pertinent data. Finalize data and send to the Program Manager
• Lab Maintenance / Post-Test Breakdown - Physically remove test items. Maintain lab by cleaning all equipment, keeping calibrated instruments current, & organizing supplies
• Other - Perform other duties as assigned

CORE REQUIREMENTS:

• Under general supervision; completes intermediate technical and mechanical procedures, regularly interacts with clients, troubleshoots and reworks standard tests. Intermediate interpretation and analysis of test results
• Comprehensive knowledge of ballistics & mechanical principles, working knowledge of basic safety practices
• Able to use all standard Ballistics equipment; able to accurately capture necessary data; able to understand AC/DC circuits
• Basic MS Office skills

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• HS Diploma or GED; AA or AS OR trade school for ballistics testing certificate OR military ballistics training strongly preferred
• 2+ Years of experience

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Test lab with exposure to sudden, loud noises

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel; crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

EEO POLICY STATEMENT:

It is the policy of NTS to offer Equal Employment Opportunity to all individuals without regards to race, creed, ancestry, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, physical disabilities, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions.