Ballistics Technician I (2756)

WHY ELEMENT U.S. SPACE & DEFENSE? We make an Impact on the World! We are a purposeful organization that test products the world can trust, making tomorrow safer than today. Our work is critical to industries such as aerospace, defense, space, telecom, automotive and to national security, space exploration, and the next generation of technology-driven products.

Position Summary

Perform tests and/or measurement tasks for the Ballistics department. Ballistics: Testing of energetic and inert projectiles, typically bullets, missiles and bombs.

Core Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Test Setup - Read specifications from technical documents (Test Standards, Customer SOWs, and Test Plans/Procedures), identify/prepare test equipment
• Perform Testing - Monitor tests per specifications, interact with customers if needed, troubleshoot, and document all pertinent data
• Data Processing - After test completion, verify, review and document all pertinent data. Finalize data and send to the Program Manager
• Lab Maintenance / Post-Test Breakdown - Physically remove test items. Maintain lab by cleaning all equipment, keeping calibrated instruments current, & organizing supplies
• Other - Perform other duties as assigned
  
  

Core Requirements

• Under close supervision; completes basic technical and mechanical procedures, interacts with clients as needed, assists with basic troubleshooting, interpretation, and analysis of test results
• Basic knowledge of Ballistics & Mechanical principles, working knowledge of basic safety practices
• Basic MS Office Skills
  
  

Minimum Education And Experience

• HS Diploma or GED; AA or AS; or trade school for ballistics testing certificate; or military ballistics training preferred
• 0-2 Years of mechanical experience
  
  

OUR CULTURE

Given the importance of the work we do, we hold ourselves to a higher standard. As a result, the ELEMENT U.S. SPACE & DEFENSE environment is one where people are committed to excellence and working together to accomplish common goals. Our culture is defined by trust, valuing our employees, respect for each other, unity as a team, quality customer service, and training and development of our team for ongoing success. Our goal is to foster an environment where our employees are motivated to break barriers and conceptualize ideas that support our customers’ goals of getting their products ready to deliver to market. We recognize hard work, and we reward performance!

Benefits

At ELEMENT U.S. SPACE & DEFENSE, you get a great benefits package with the time off you need to feel refreshed. The benefits, along with a highly competitive salary, are offered to provide protection and security to you and, where applicable, your dependents. Benefits include the following:

• Paid Holidays - 11
• PTO - 17.5 days
• Paid Volunteer Time Off (PVTO)
• Medical, Dental &Vision
• 401K
• Life/AD&D
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Legal Shield/Identity Theft
• Pet Insurance
  
  

DIVERSITY STATEMENT

We always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our business. All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work-related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

WORKING CONDITIONS

Test lab with exposure to sudden, loud noises

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel; crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

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