Bomb SME/Ordnance Tech

Job description

Amentum has future opportunity for a Bomb SME/Ordnance Tech in Socorro, New Mexico to plan, prepare, and conducts experimental explosives and gun tests. In this role, you will abide by New Mexico Tech/EMRTC safety policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and security policies. Responsibilities: Transports explosives and specialized equipment to test sites. Accomplishes pre-operational briefs, test set up and pre-test system checks. Sets up explosives test articles according to written plans, ensures area is properly cleared, detonates test articles, clears test pad, and conducts site remediation. Consults with management on solution sets to misfires and/or unusual occurrences during tests. Conducts experimental gun tests. Builds customized rounds to meet pressure and velocity requirements. Conducts all capacities of a firing sequence; load gun, install initiator, connect firing circuit, retreat to designated safe area, ensure range is safe, fire gun when instructed, clear gun, and ensure test pad is safe for data collection. Operates wreckers, forklifts, and front-end loaders to support storage and clean-up operations. Employs mechanical hand tools, power tools, and hoisting...