Precision Energetic Materials Processing Specialist

University of Dayton Research Institute; Eglin Air Force Base (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

UDRI seeks an Energetic Materials Processing Specialist to support Pressing Operations at the HERD Facility inside AFRL at Eglin AFB, Florida. You will work with scientists and engineers to perform precision pressing and consolidation of energetic materials using servo‑hydraulic systems.

Responsibilities include setup and operation of equipment, monitoring process parameters, performing metrology and density measurements, documenting results, and ensuring safety and materials accountability

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Engineering Technology, Mechanical Technology, Materials Science, or related field plus 1 year hands-on technical experience. Or HS Diploma plus 3 years in a lab/test environment with energetic materials.
• Competency with Microsoft Office Suite for planning, communication, and data archival.
• U.S. citizen due to contract requirements and ability to obtain DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and control precision electro‑mechanical and servo‑hydraulic pressing systems to consolidate energetic materials.
• Monitor and optimize pressing variables to achieve target densities and properties.
• Maintain, inspect, and safely operate pressing equipment and safety systems.
• Record process parameters and metrology data; communicate results to engineers and managers.
• Ensure compliance with DoD/USAF/AFRL safety standards and materials accountability.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety mindset

Teamwork

Problem solving

Data analysis

Education

Associate Degree in Engineering/Mechanical Technology

Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology (preferred)

Tools

MTS

Instron

Microsoft Office

Job description

UDRI seeks an Energetic Materials Processing Specialist to support Pressing Operations at the HERD Facility inside AFRL at Eglin AFB, Florida. You will work with scientists and engineers to perform precision pressing and consolidation of energetic materials using servo‑hydraulic systems.

Responsibilities include setup and operation of equipment, monitoring process parameters, performing metrology and density measurements, documenting results, and ensuring safety and materials accountability