Engineering Technician - Level 2/Level 3

About the role

The Engineering Technician is responsible for performing a wide variety of chemical and physical analyses on various inert and energetic materials to assess acceptability against defined requirements. Testing ranges from traditional mechanical evaluations to advanced analytical chemistry techniques to physical property evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Perform burn rate, viscosity, and other chemical and physical properties testing on propellants and propellant ingredients
• Perform advanced analytical testing using techniques such as HPLC, titration, specific gravity measurements, ICP analysis, GC, Hardness testing, and particle size analysis for various materials and chemicals
• Fabricate specimens and chemical mixtures and perform testing on inert materials such as rubber, composites, and adhesives
• Maintain laboratory infrastructure including sample preparation, and equipment set-up and breakdown
• Work with experienced chemists and technicians who operate analytical test equipment including chromatographic and spectroscopic instruments, viscometers, titrators, particle size analyzers, mechanical testing instruments, and various other instruments and laboratory equipment
• Periodically work swing shifts and weekends when required

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years additional education and/or related experience for Level 2
• High School diploma or equivalent and 4 years additional education and/or related experience for Level 3
• Intermediate/Advanced computer and software competencies
• Flexibility to periodically work swing shifts and weekends when required

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or 2 years of college with demonstrable chemistry or other STEM coursework preferred for Level 3

Skills

• Experience with the use of scientific instrumentation and equipment

Benefits

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Pay

Primary Level Salary Range: $48,400.00 - $80,600.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $57,500.00 - $95,900.00

Schedule

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.