Dynamics Technician

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

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Perform tests and/or measurement tasks for the Dynamics department. Dynamics: 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
• HS Diploma or GED; AA or AS OR trade school for ballistics testing certificate OR military ballistics training strongly preferred
• 5+ Years of experience

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