R&D Technicians

Research and Development Technician, Armtec Defense Technologies

Armtec Defense Technologies (Armtec) is an operating unit of the Transdigm Group (NYSE: TDG), an industry leader in aerospace and defense products and services. Armtec is comprised of three business units producing subcomponents for ordnance in Coachella, CA; decoy countermeasure Flares in Camden AR; and radar countermeasure chaff in Lillington NC. At Armtec, we welcome skilled and enthusiastic people who share our determination and high standards to join us in our mission-critical work supporting the US and allied war-fighters who serve us all by defending democracy and protecting freedom. This position is staffed in Camden, AR., at Armtec’s world-class facility for decoy countermeasure Flares. 

Company Profile

Job Overview

• Leads and/or mentors less experienced Technicians and/or Production employees.
• Sets up and uses various machines, fixtures and equipment both in the manufacture and testing of the product.
• Work with a variety of different products outside of the legacy MTV flare products currently in production.
• Builds products to print and/or engineering instructions.
• Conducts organized and accurate experiments
• Provide feedback to engineers and chemists on common blending, forming, assembly, and testing of products to aid with product and process development based on experience.
• Actively participates in engineering meetings, including but not limited to drawing reviews, design reviews, process hazard analyses, design FMEAs, process FMEAs.
• Takes initiative to improve R&D work areas in accordance with lean principles.
• Support transition of R&D products to Production including demonstrating mixing, forming, assembly, and testing practices.
• Work with other R&D staff to plan and execute tasks efficiently.
• Accurately collects data and record results on various research and development projects.
• Complies with all R&D policies such as Design and Development Standards (ISO) and procedures related to safety/environmental.
• Maintains the highest ethical standards, even when challenged from above.
• Understands and lives by Armtec’s ethics and business conduct policies.

• Must possess technical skills, interpersonal skills such as good communication and writing skills.
• Must be a team player, who can work independently and support all product requirements.
• Must have a clear understanding of safety rules and regulations.
• Must be respirator certified, training will be provided but must PASS a pulmonary test

• Must be able to demonstrate ability in the Armtec competencies for all employees, customer focus, ethics & values, problem solving, integrity & trust, functional/technical skills, listening, action-oriented, composure and values diversity.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the pyrotechnic and/or flare countermeasures field (related fields will be considered).  A combination of higher education (associates degree, vocational degree, vocational degree, etc.) and work experience equaling the equivalent experience may substitute.
• Must understand basic math, science, and engineering principles. 
• Must have general computer skills. (MS Windows, Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.). 
• Must communicate effectively in both oral and written form.

• 4/10 workweek 

• Please apply on-line on the Armtec Career Website, www.armtecdefense.com   

• Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Protected Vet 

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. 

• To conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorization from the U.S. Government 

• This position requires access to export control information.