Technician IV (2424) Material and Measurements (Material) - ATSS

Location: Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
Full-time position within Test Range Operations.

About the role

Responsible for providing engineering technician support in the area of ballistics, wheeled and tracked vehicles, and/or materials with assigned responsibility within the subject-matter field for detailed analysis and evaluation of a variety of engineering problems. Projects involve establishing and assessing design adequacy, developing solutions for non-recurring instrumentation and measurement problems, and anticipating future needs or new approaches to overcome current engineering limitations. Work requires knowledge of mechanical engineering principles, related mathematics, and other engineering disciplines such as electrical/electronic, as well as technical knowledge of computer systems programming and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develops tests and methods, researching pertinent literature and references; studies behavior, properties, mechanics, design, and analysis of materials, vehicles, and weapons; evaluates possible approaches and methods; devises, modifies, performs, or directs tests; evaluates and interprets data; prepares written reports summarizing test methods, uses, limitations, and provides recommendations and conclusions.
• Performs visual inspection, magnetic particle testing, eddy current, liquid penetration, ultrasonic, industrial radiography; measurements using scopes, gauges, and a full range of mechanical, computerized, and electronic measurement equipment; inspection, dimensioning, and tolerances.
• Examples of work assignments include:
  • Development and performance of ballistic measurements evaluation techniques for vulnerability tests of armored vehicles.
  • Development of techniques involving detection, visual and optical measurement, and analysis of damage to combat vehicles/equipment from various attack criteria related to Vulnerability/Survivability Testing Program.
  • Perform back face deformation measurements, use copper crusher gages for ballistic measurement to assess peak pressure of artillery weapons, and operate portable coordinate measuring machines.
• Evaluates new instruments, equipment, and materials in specialty area, including automation of manual methods, for use by the activity and other proving grounds, commands, or services.
• Evaluates tests and methods in the specialty area to determine deficiencies, improvements, and efficiencies.
• Determines instrumentation, equipment, and system requirements; provides input for acquisition plans for new instrumentation, equipment, and modernization of existing items.
• Prepares and updates specifications, standards, and procedures.
• Requires competence in use of portable coordinate measuring machine, chamber pressure measurement gauges, and visual/optical measurements using optical instruments.

Requirements

• Must have one of the following combinations of education and experience:
  • 7 years of applicable experience.
  • At least 60 credit hours or an associate’s degree and 5 years applicable experience.
  • 30 credit hours and 6 years applicable experience.
  • Completion of a formal training program and 5 years applicable experience.
  • A bachelor’s degree and 3 years applicable experience.
  • A master’s degree and 1 year applicable experience.
• Basic computer skills.
• FARO CAM2, FARO ScanArm, GeoMagic, and PolyWorks training.
• License to operate forklift(s) and other required support equipment.
• Overhead Bridge Crane Operator License.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license without special restrictions.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening and periodic retesting.
• Must successfully complete a background screening.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a security clearance prior to employment and maintain it for the duration of employment.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Work is performed in an environmentally controlled office and sometimes in the field, subject to environmental conditions.
• Must be capable of lifting 25 pounds unassisted.
• Good manual dexterity required.
• Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for assigned work tasks.
• Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform duties and responsibilities.

Pay

Hourly Rate: $57.80

Benefits

• 3.5 weeks of accrued personal leave.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Health, vision, and dental care options (employee only, employee plus one, employee and children, family coverage).
• Company-provided Short-Term Disability, AD&D, Life Insurance, and Employee Assistance Program.
• Optional benefits:
  • Retirement plans through 401(k) and Roth IRA.
  • Dependent Care FSA, Healthcare FSA, HSA Accounts (for applicable high-deductible plans).
  • Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Insurance, Accident Insurance.
  • Identity Theft Insurance and Legal Insurance.