Engineering Tech I

Bowhead • MD

105d

About The Position

Bowhead seeks an Engineering Technician to join a team supporting the Army Research Lab on Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD.

Requirements

• Familiarity with ballistic testing practices.
• Proficient in operating a wide variety of facility equipment under direction of a higher grade technician.
• Becomes and maintains Depleted Uranium (DU) Qualified and Respirator Qualified.
• Capable of operating a wide variety of facility maintenance equipment.
• Maintains the capability to certify MPPEH for disposal of range debris/materials.
• Must successfully complete training to complete Small Caliber Gunner (SC1).
• Training to operate both fixed and swing-cab cranes.
• Certification to operate the Powermax 1260 X-ray machine.
• Training Hazardous Waste (HW102).
• Training and certification in CPR, AED, and Control the Bleed.
• Training program and Ammo Handler certification by the ARL Explosives Safety Officer.
• Licensing to operate forklift and range vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Performs standardized or prescribed assignments involving a sequence of related operations.
• Follows standard work methods on recurring assignments but receives explicit instructions on unfamiliar assignments.
• Performs at this level one or a combination of such typical duties as assembling or constructing simple or standard equipment or parts.
• Conducts a variety of tests using established methods, prepares test specimens, adjusts and operates equipment, and records test data.
• Records pertinent data in the appropriate shot logs on the facility, paying attention to detail and making precise measurements.
• Gathers and maintains specified records of engineering data such as tests, drawings, etc.
• Performs computations by substituting numbers in specified formulas; plots data and draws simple curves and graphs.
• Performs a wide variety of facility maintenance, including grass cutting, operating string trimmers, cleaning and organizing in preparation for tours, demos, and inspections.
• Records projectile, target and test data on appropriate form or notebook; enters some data into electronic file format.
• Follows appropriate standard operating procedures and adheres to applicable safety and security practices.
• Practices good housekeeping at facility to ensure that all procedures and practices are maintained.
• Assists with preparation for experiments by assembling target stands and associated hardware.
• Transports ammunition and related hardware to and from experimental facilities, ammunition plants, and ammunition magazines.
• Assists in data capture via Powermax 1260 X-ray machine.
• Responsible for small engine modifications and repairs at EF-9 facility.

Benefits

• Must be able to obtain Secret security clearance at the Secret level.
• US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED