Dynamics Technician

Element U.S. Space & Defense • Camden, AR

14h • Onsite

About The Position

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. The Dynamics Technician will perform tests and/or measurement tasks for the Dynamics department. Dynamics is the branch of mechanics that deals with motion of systems under action of forces usually from outside the system.

Requirements

• With limited supervision; completes advanced technical and mechanical procedures, performs assignments that are not standardized or prescribed, regularly interacts with clients, troubleshoots and reworks complex tests
• Advanced knowledge of Electrical, Mechanical & Dynamics principles, comprehensive knowledge of all potential aspects of safety; good understanding of AC/DC circuits
• Able to use all standard and complex Dynamics equipment; able to accurately capture necessary data
• Basic MS Office skills.
• Motivate co-workers from a peer-to-peer standpoint
• Communicate a task or project to team members
• Schedule and control the daily working arrangements for team
• Divvy up the tasks to team members based on knowledge of their skills and talents
• Track progress, monitor team members' tasks, and ensure deadlines are met
• May train team members to become proficient in specific areas that enable them to accomplish assigned tasks

Nice To Haves

• AA or AS OR trade school for ballistics testing certificate OR military ballistics training strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
• Seven (7) paid holidays and four (4) paid floating holidays, depending on your hire date
• Paid Time Off (PTO), accrued biweekly
• 401k with employer match
• Twelve (12) hours of Paid Volunteer Time Off (PVTO) each year
• Tuition reimbursement and other employee programs
• Flexible schedules offered at some of our labs
• Monthly Lab Bonus plans (Based on position)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED