Senior Gunsmith & Prototype Specialist

Amentum; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Gunsmith III to design, fabricate, repair and service firearms and accessories for government and military programs. The role involves prototype development from drawings or input, supervision of daily weapon maintenance, and coordination with officials on ballistic systems and mounts.

The position requires formal gun-smithing training or equivalent experience, 4+ years in small arms repair, and the ability to obtain necessary credentials.

Qualifications

• Formal gun-smithing training or equivalent experience.
• Must be able to obtain facility credentials and US citizenship.
• Four years of US military small arms repair experience within last 2 years.
• Certifications as required (MOS/GSA/OEM/Factory Armorer).
• Familiar with US military Technical Manuals.

Responsibilities

• Design and fabricate prototype small arms from drawings or inputs.
• Supervise weapon maintenance operations and manage Arms Room accountability.
• Coordinate with government officials on range design, ballistics, mounts, and prototypes.
• Prepare shipments, document controls, and ensure security and storage of weapons.

Skills

Hand tools

Machine tools

Prototype design

Blueprint reading

Team leadership

Education

Gun-smithing course

Tools

AWRDS system

Job description

Amentum is seeking a Gunsmith III to design, fabricate, repair and service firearms and accessories for government and military programs. The role involves prototype development from drawings or input, supervision of daily weapon maintenance, and coordination with officials on ballistic systems and mounts.

The position requires formal gun-smithing training or equivalent experience, 4+ years in small arms repair, and the ability to obtain necessary credentials.