Explosives Range Technician (EOD Tech) (Huntsville, AL)
Pioneers. Innovators. Professionals. TechINT Solutions Group (TechINT) is recognized for its knowledge and experience in providing innovative technology exploitation, operational intelligence, counter unmanned aerial systems and cyber security. TechINT Solutions Group has developed a unique analytical methodology to understand current and emerging technology that can be co-opted for nefarious purposes. Our innovative analytical methodology helps identify key variables indicative of illicit use or planned illicit use technologies.
TechINT Solutions Group is currently seeking an EOD Tech to join our TEDAC team in Redstone Arsenal, AL. Job# TI1392
Job Description
Qualifications
Explosive Range.
Benefits
TechINT Solutions Group recognizes the need to support the well-being of our team members which is why we offer 15 personal days plus 10 paid federal holidays per year which will grow over time. We offer above industry standard medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans along with a competitive 401k retirement plan to ensure we help support you, your family's well-being, and your retirement strategy as you grow with TechINT
PAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION
TechINT Solutions Group will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by TechINT Solution Group, or (c) consistent with TechINT Solutions Group’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
TechINT Solutions Group is currently seeking an EOD Tech to join our TEDAC team in Redstone Arsenal, AL. Job# TI1392
Job Description
- Generate project plans/procedures, record and analyze test data, write test reports, perform small scale chemical synthesis, conduct process scale up and formulation, perform chemical and physical characterization using advanced instrumentation, run explosives hazard testing, carry out explosives’ performance evaluation, and assist with test article and/or IED construction and lethality assessment across scales ranging from mg to kg quantities.
- Assist in course development and act as instructional support to courses conducted by TIEDS.
- Assist with the testing of explosives and conducting demonstrations for FBI personnel and other liaison partners.
- Aid in energetic material characterization efforts designed to understand explosive hazards and performance properties.
- Develop and write safety plans, provide range safety briefings, purchase and inventory test range equipment, prepare and maintain the explosives test range for operation, maintain the test range equipment, manage wastes, support and perform explosives production operations, support and perform explosives hazard and performance characterization.
- Conduct bulk explosive performance characterization with a variety of instrumentation including but not limited to oscilloscopes, piezo pins, overpressure probes, precision timing devices, and high-speed videography.
- Possess knowledge of policy and procedures related to hazardous and non-hazardous waste generation as well as waste disposal.
- Possess knowledge and proficiency in test fixture design and production according to drawings and schematics both supplied or created in house. Test fixture design, and production may include but is not limited to the utilization of standard construction power tools in addition to Computer Aided Design/Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM), 3D printers, CNC mills, CNC lathes, CNC plasma cutters, laser cutters, or other specialized production equipment.
- Set up, operate, and maintain all fabrication shop equipment at the TIEDS facility.
- Set-up, operate, and maintain computer-controlled production machinery to produce parts to exact blueprint specifications.
- Design and implement work holding fixtures for production of complex three (3) dimensional parts, on TIEDS’ various manufacturing systems.
- Plan, coordinate, and schedule explosive operations on various explosive ranges.
- Assist with the scheduling and managing of explosive range operations for TIEDS. This can include orders, draws, stores, and transportation/deliveries of all explosives used in TIEDS range operations.
- Conduct the editing of videographic data generated by TIEDS for inclusion in reports and briefings.
- Write and maintain Python programming language scripts for the processing and analysis of data related to explosive performance characterization.
Qualifications
Explosive Range.
- Minimum of 5 years as a hands-on handler of explosive materials in a range format such as military explosive ordinance disposal, commercial blasting, or commercial explosives manufacturing.
- Proficient and willing to work with a wide variety of energetic materials to provide support to the TIEDS Range Team Lead, Range Safety Officer, and other TIEDS scientists.
- Must have demonstrated experience with electric and non-electric means of explosive initiation, safe handling of bulk quantities of explosives, the safe utilization of explosives in intentional detonation situations.
- Possessing knowledge of policy and procedures related to explosive use, waste generation, and waste disposal are essential.
- Willingness to learn about chemical and physical processes necessary to prepare energetic materials and the techniques used to characterize energetic materials and explosive formulations.
- Ability to interpret research findings in terms of the potential impact on the direction of IEs research efforts is desired. Competence in describing observations and preparing concise and informative reports based on data collected from the characterization efforts.
Benefits
TechINT Solutions Group recognizes the need to support the well-being of our team members which is why we offer 15 personal days plus 10 paid federal holidays per year which will grow over time. We offer above industry standard medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans along with a competitive 401k retirement plan to ensure we help support you, your family's well-being, and your retirement strategy as you grow with TechINT
PAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION
TechINT Solutions Group will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by TechINT Solution Group, or (c) consistent with TechINT Solutions Group’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
This is a non-management position
This is a full time position
Clearance Required: Top Secret
Work Experience: Mid level