Bomb SME/Ordnance Tech

Amentum; Playas (NM); On-site; USD 54,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO and holidays

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum in Socorro, New Mexico (or Playas, New Mexico) seeks a Bomb SME/Ordnance Tech to plan, prepare, and conduct experimental explosives and gun tests. The role emphasizes safety policies and SOPs across sites.

You will transport explosives, set up test articles, detonate tests, and support data collection, maintenance, and site remediation. EOD/HazMat trained candidates with a CDL and background check are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to obtain NM CDL with HazMat endorsement.
• Graduate of Naval EOD or Hazardous Devices School with no less than eight years recent EOD/Bomb Tech and explosive RDT&E experience combined.
• Background check required (Lautenberg Amendment).

Responsibilities

• Transport explosives and equipment to test sites.
• Accomplish pre-operational briefs, test setup and pre-test checks.
• Set up test articles, clear area, detonate tests, and perform site remediation.
• Consult with management on misfires and unusual occurrences during tests; conduct gun tests.
• Build customized rounds to meet pressure and velocity requirements.
• Conduct firing sequence with safety margins and data collection.
• Operate wreckers, forklifts, and loaders to support storage and cleanup.
• Assist with inventory control and handling of explosive shipments.
• Attend safety meetings and maintain required certifications.
• Support instrumentation, mechanics, field operations, or machine shop tasks as needed.

Skills

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

EOD/Hazmat training with 8+ years experience

Job description

Amentum has future opportunity for a Bomb SME/Ordnance Tech in Socorro, New Mexico or Playas, New Mexico to plan, prepare, and conducts experimental explosives and gun tests. In this role, you will abide by New Mexico Tech/EMRTC safety policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and security policies.

Responsibilities:

• Transports explosives and specialized equipment to test sites.
• Accomplishes pre-operational briefs, test set up and pre-test system checks.
• Sets up explosives test articles according to written plans, ensures area is properly cleared, detonates test articles, clears test pad, and conducts site remediation.
• Consults with management on solution sets to misfires and/or unusual occurrences during tests. Conducts experimental gun tests.
• Builds customized rounds to meet pressure and velocity requirements.
• Conducts all capacities of a firing sequence; load gun, install initiator, connect firing circuit, retreat to designated safe area, ensure range is safe, fire gun when instructed, clear gun, and ensure test pad is safe for data collection.
• Operates wreckers, forklifts, and front-end loaders to support storage and clean-up operations.
• Employs mechanical hand tools, power tools, and hoisting equipment to assist in the preparation of incoming and outgoing explosive shipments.
• Conducts magazine maintenance and reorganizes stores as directed.
• Assists with inventory control as directed.
• Employs heavy equipment and specialized tools while assisting with assemblage, repair and maintenance on all EMRTC or customer owned gun systems.
• Attends safety meetings, training classes, and maintains required certifications and/or licenses.
• Presents a positive, professional attitude while communicating with all levels of EMRTC personnel and customers.
• Under the direct supervision of qualified technicians, may be required to assist instrumentation, mechanics, field operations, or machine shop tasks.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have a high school Diploma (or GED).
• Working knowledge of data entry into Microsoft and Windows software applications.
• Must be able to obtain a valid or have current New Mexico Commercial Driver’s License with HazMat Endorsement required; Class C or a desired Class A.
• Graduate of Naval School, Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) or Hazardous Devices School with no less than eight years recent EOD/Bomb Tech and explosive RDT&E experience combined.
• Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearm background check (Subject to the Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968).
• Must be able to pass a thorough background check.

Compensation Details:

$38.51 - $43.54

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

09/30/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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