Ordnance Test Specialist - Bomb RDT&E Expert

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 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.