Ballistics Technician II (2749)
Belcamp, MD 
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Posted 19 days ago
Job Description

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 general supervision; completes intermediate technical and mechanical procedures, regularly interacts with clients, troubleshoots and reworks standard tests. Intermediate interpretation and analysis of test results
* Comprehensive knowledge of ballistics & mechanical principles, working knowledge of basic safety practices
* Able to use all standard Ballistics equipment; able to accurately capture necessary data; able to understand 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


It is the policy of NTS to offer Equal Employment Opportunity to all individuals without regards to race, creed, ancestry, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, national origin, physical disabilities, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions. This policy applies to all personnel actions including hiring, promotions, compensation, training, layoffs, recalls, and terminations. EEO M/F/D/V

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
2+ years
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