Ballistics Technician

About Company:

Element U.S. Space & Defense stands at the forefront of testing innovation, serving as a trusted partner to NASA, the U.S. Department of Defense, government agencies, and prominent industry leaders across the space and defense sectors. Founded as NTS Technical Systems, our company brings over 60 years of experience and expertise in handling the most complex projects and programs in the world.

From centrifuge testing for the latest Mars rover, vibration testing for the Space Launch System (SLS), to environmental simulations for next-generation missiles, we are the pioneering partner for highly custom, end-to-end testing design and implementation. By advancing our state-of-the-art testing technologies, subject matter expertise, and service to critical missions, Element U.S. Space & Defense has become the go-to partner for ground-breaking industries. 

What We Offer:

Growth & Development:

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment.
• The chance to work on groundbreaking projects that shape the future of space and defense.
  
  

Benefits:

Employees are eligible to participate in the benefits offered throughout their availability, including the following: 

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, and more available the first of the month after date of hire
• Seven (7) paid holidays and four (4) paid floating holidays, depending on your hire date.
• Paid Time Off (PTO), accrued biweekly
• Twelve (12) hours of Paid Volunteer Time Off (PTVO) each year
• Tuition reimbursement and other employee programs

About the Role:

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 limited supervision can perform most recurring work independently
• Able to complete advanced technical and mechanical procedures, performs assignments that are not standardized or prescribed, regularly interacts with clients, troubleshoots and reworks complex tests. Advanced interpretation and analysis of test results; regularly called upon to provide input on test results
• Advanced knowledge of Ballistics & Mechanical principles, comprehensive knowledge of all potential aspects of safety
• Able to use all standard and complex Ballistics equipment; able to accurately capture necessary data; good understanding AC/DC circuits
• 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 strongly preferred
• 2 Years of experience

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.

EEO POLICY STATEMENT: It is the policy of NTS to offer Equal Employment Opportunity to all individuals without regards to race, creed, ancestry, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, physical disabilities, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V