Manager, Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD)
Job Overview
The Manager, Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) is responsible for the leadership, management, and execution of all EOD activities supporting AEVEX Tactical Systems. This position serves as the primary subject matter expert for explosive operations, energetic material integration, munitions production, explosive testing, Electronic Safe and Arm Devices/Electronic Safe Arm & Fire support, and operational EOD activities across multiple company programs.
Essential Functions
Lead and manage all EOD personnel supporting Tactical Systems programs.
Manage production operations involving energetic materials and explosive assemblies.
Supervise and schedule explosive handling, assembly, integration, and quality assurance and control activities associated with munitions production.
Establish priorities, allocate resources, and coordinate EOD support across multiple programs and departments.
Serve as the primary liaison between EOD operations and Program Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, Logistics, Flight Test, and Operations organizations.
Provide EOD expertise for operational deployments and customer support activities.
Participate in program planning, design reviews, production readiness reviews, safety review boards, and customer engagements involving energetic systems.
Coordinate staffing, training, qualifications, and deployment readiness of EOD personnel.
Support proposal development, cost estimation, risk assessments, and program planning activities requiring explosive subject matter expertise.
Ensure EOD resources are aligned with production demand, testing schedules, and operational commitments.
Cookordination production schedules, material availability, staffing requirements, and facility utilization to meet customer demand.
Support production scaling efforts, process improvements, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Monitor production performance, efficiency, throughput, and operational readiness.
Explosive Operations & Safety Management
Provide technical oversight for the handling, storage, transportation, accountability, and disposition of explosives, propellants, pyrotechnics, and energetic devices.
Maintain compliance with DoD, Federal, State, and company explosive safety requirements.
Serve as the lead technical authority for explosive safety planning, risk mitigation, and hazard analysis.
Develop, review, and approve explosive operating procedures, work instructions, and safety documentation.
Coordinate explosive inventories, magazine operations, inspections, audits, and regulatory compliance activities.
Prepare test plans and lead explosive testing activities including planning, execution, data collection, and post-test analysis.
Support incident investigations, corrective actions, and safety improvement initiatives.
Energetic Systems Integration
Oversee Electronic Safe and Arm Device and Electronic Safe Arm & Fire integration activities supporting development, production, and operational programs.
Provide technical guidance on firing systems, energetic architectures, initiation systems, and explosive train design considerations.
Support hazard analyses, system safety assessments, and energetic risk evaluations.
Review engineering drawings, technical data packages, schematics, and test documentation related to energetic systems.
Develop render-safe procedures, emergency response plans, and operational safety guidance for explosive platforms.
Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications
Strong knowledge of explosive safety regulations, energetic materials, munitions production, and test operations.
Strong knowledge of federal and state laws regarding safety regulations and OSHA.
Strong computer skills: Microsoft Office applications.
Demonstrates strong leadership and decision-making abilities.
Communicates effectively across all levels of the organization with strong written and verbal communication skills.
Extensive knowledge of composition and characteristics of United States and foreign conventional, chemical, biological, improvised, and nuclear ordnance.
Leadership Competencies: Directs and provides expert knowledge in the day-to-day function of the department, identifies, recruits, and retains top-notch talent, champions AEVEX’s culture and empowers employees to take responsibility for their jobs and goals, coaches, mentors, engages and develops the team, including overseeing new employee onboarding and providing career development planning and learning opportunities, sets performance standards and encourages employee engagement and results through delegation, continuous feedback, goal setting, and performance management, maintains transparent communication.
Education / Certifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Bachelor's Degree preferred.
Military EOD certification.
Experience:
10+ years of EOD experience supporting military, government, or defense industry operations.
2+ years of leadership experience.
Demonstrated experience leading personnel and managing explosive operations.
Prior experience supporting UAS, loitering munition, or one-way attack platform development programs preferred.
Experience managing explosive production facilities and energetic manufacturing operations preferred.
Experience supporting Electronic Safe and Arm Devices/Electronic Safe Arm & Fire integration and qualification efforts preferred.
Experience supporting developmental flight test programs and explosive test ranges preferred.
Experience supporting SOF, USSOCOM, or Special Operations programs preferred.
Experience managing cross-functional teams and supporting multiple programs simultaneously preferred.
Physical Requirements
Frequent standing for extended periods of time.
Frequent repetitive movements of wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
About AEVEX
AEVEX, headquartered in Solana Beach, California, supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions. The company's capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing, exploitation, and dissemination solutions; and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define, develop, and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.S. Government, partner nations, and commercial businesses. AEVEX has major offices in California, Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, and Virginia. AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k)-retirement plan, comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company, professional development funds, and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support, among other benefits for qualified employees.
Equal Employment Opportunity
AEVEX is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.