Mechanical Engineering Technician

For more than 30 years, ERC has been delivering the advantage needed to solve our customers’ and the nation’s toughest challenges.  ERC is a trusted partner to the Defense and Space communities.  We provide the advanced engineering, innovative technology, and subject-matter expertise to deliver the mission results our customers need to keep the nation safe and secure.  Our unique solutions enhance readiness, optimize performance, and help ensure success in the air, on the ground and in space. 

An essential part of our success is our corporate culture built on respect, empowerment, and collaboration. Our culture elevates our people, ensuring they provide best-in-class service and solutions to our customers. We always strive to do the right thing. We believe that are our people are our best asset and human connection our greatest strength.

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Your role:

The ERC Mechanical Engineering Technician will become a member of highly specialized team in the Weapons Analysis & Evaluation Division, supporting the U.S. Army’s testing and evaluation of Hypergol, Liquid, Gel, Hybrid, and Solid Rocket Motors, Electric Propulsion Systems, and Air Breathing Propulsion Systems.

What you’ll do all day:

• Perform the physical setup of tests.  Assist with test operation. 
• Perform test tear-down.
• Create custom pressure fittings.
• Repair pressure/vacuum vessels/pumps.
• Perform plumbing operations for missile research, development, test, and engineering efforts. 
• Make design recommendations. 
• Interpret drawings or sketches.  Perform equipment installation, calibration, and support establishment of operational procedures.
• Assist with operations involving explosives and hazardous chemicals while using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided.
• Ensure environmental, health, and safety focus is maintained in Ammunition and Explosives operations.
• Solve problems, troubleshoot, and develop solutions in real time.  As required, operate data acquisition systems. 
• May cross-train to assist with machining tasks.
• If needed, the Mechanical Engineering Technician may fabricate test tools and test fixtures that meet the intended use. 
• If needed and once qualified, perform handling, transportation, packaging, and proper storage of class 1.1/1.3 explosive materials and hazardous chemicals.

You will love this job if you:

• Are a self-starter and require little oversight to complete given tasks
• Enjoy a fast-paced work environment
• Love working with diverse groups of individuals, including engineers and technicians
• Are good at communicating with people
• Have a positive attitude
• Enjoy multitasking

Minimum requirements for this position:

• HS Diploma Required.
• Associate of Science (A.S.) degree and four or more (4 ) years’ experience or six or more (6 ) years’ experience without A.S. degree required.
• Must be able to obtain appropriate certifications for Ammunition and Explosives (A&E) Handler/Transporter, respirator certification, forklift certification, and Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with HAZMAT endorsement.
• With proper training, oversight, and safety measures, must be able to work with and around hazardous propellant/explosive/energetic materials.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET Security Clearance. 
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must participate in Random Drug Screening as a condition of employment.
• Good written & spoken communication skills.
• Must be able to become certified in forklift operations and operate forklifts.
•  Must have familiarity with computers, including familiarity with MS Office Tools, such as using MS Outlook to send and receive emails and MS Word to generate reports.
•  Although not currently anticipated, travel may be required up to 10% of the time.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance (U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants)

Desired skills and experience for this position:

• Previous education, experience, and/or training in conducting tests involving hazardous chemicals and/or explosives highly desired.
• Technician experience in a Department of Defense test environment preferred.
• Machinist diploma and/or military duty and experience with ammunition or ordnance devices is a plus.   

What we offer:

• Competitive salaries.
• Continuing education assistance.
• Professional development allotment.
• Multiple healthcare benefit packages.
• 401K with employer matching.
• Paid time off (PTO) along with federally recognized holiday schedule.