Test Site Technician

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About Company

Element U.S. Space & Defense stands at the forefront of testing innovation, serving as a trusted partner to NASA, the U.S. Department of Defense, government agencies, and prominent industry leaders across the space and defense sectors. Founded as NTS Technical Systems, our company brings over 60 years of experience and expertise in handling the most complex projects and programs in the world.

From centrifuge testing for the latest Mars rover, vibration testing for the Space Launch System (SLS), to environmental simulations for next-generation missiles, we are the pioneering partner for highly custom, end-to-end testing design and implementation. By advancing our state‑of‑the‑art testing technologies, subject matter expertise, and service to critical missions, Element U.S. Space & Defense has become the go‑to partner for ground‑breaking industries.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment.
• The chance to work on groundbreaking projects that shape the future of space and defense.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
• Seven (7) paid holidays and four (4) paid floating holidays, depending on your hire date
• Paid Time Off (PTO), accrued biweekly
• 401k with employer match
• Twelve (12) hours of Paid Volunteer Time Off (PVTO) each year
• Tuition reimbursement and other employee programs
• Flexible schedules offered at some of our labs
• Monthly Lab Bonus plans (Based on position)

At EUSSD, compensation is determined through a comprehensive approach that considers candidate qualifications, role responsibilities, market benchmarks, and organizational needs. Pay may vary by location; for this position, with potential eligibility for bonuses or commission depending on the role.

Perform tests and/or measurement tasks for the Test Site department. Test Site: testing of energetics, component to system level. Typically live ammunition, warheads, rockets, flares, fuel tanks and pressure vessels.

• Test Setup – Read specifications from technical documents (Test Standards, Customer SOWs, and Test Plans/Procedures), identify/prepare test equipment.
• Perform Testing – Monitor tests per specifications, interact with customers if needed, troubleshoot, and document all pertinent data.
• Data Processing – After test completion, verify, review and document all pertinent data. Finalize data and send to the Program Manager.
• Lab Maintenance / Post-Test Breakdown – Physically remove test items. Maintain lab by cleaning all equipment, keeping calibrated instruments current, & organizing supplies.
• Other – Perform other duties as assigned.

• Under general supervision, can perform certain recurring work independently.
• Regular interaction with clients.
• Intermediate interpretation and analysis of test results.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Energetic & Mechanical principles, working knowledge of basic safety practices.
• Able to use all standard Energetic equipment; able to accurately capture necessary data; basic MS Office skills; able to understand AC/DC circuits.

• HS Diploma or GED; AA or AS OR trade school for Energetic testing certificate OR military Energetic training preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in testing.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel; crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

It is the policy of Element US Space & Defense to offer Equal Employment Opportunity to all individuals without regards to race, creed, ancestry, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, physical disabilities, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions.

Entry level

Full-time

Engineering and Information Technology

Defense and Space Manufacturing