Chemical Technician with Security Clearance

Overview Chemical Technician

LOCATION:

Redstone Arsenal JOB STATUS:
Full Time Clearance:
Secret TRAVEL:
Travel could be required up to 10% of the time, as mission dictates. Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Chemical Technician for the PST, supporting the Army Division. The Chemical Technician will be supporting the U.S. Army Development Command (DEVCOM) Aviation and Missile Center (AvMC), FIRES Directorate, Energetic Materials Division (MPE) located on Redstone Arsenal, AL neighboring Huntsville, AL.

The Chemical Technician will become a member of highly specialized team in the Energetic Materials Division, supporting the research and development of U.S. Army rocket and missile systems. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
* Associate of Science (AS) Degree in relevant discipline and 4 or more years' experience OR 6 or more years' experience without AS Degree.

* Must be able to perform other on the job training and obtain and maintain additional licenses and certifications, if and as required. Such as: certification in handling and transporting Ammunition and Explosives.

* With proper training, oversight, and safety measures, must be able to work with and around hazardous propellant/explosive/energetic materials while using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided.

* Since the job will entail working with hazardous materials, strong attention to detail is required.

* Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance (U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants)

* Must pass an initial drug and alcohol screening and be enrolled in random monthly screening thereafter.

* Must possess, or be able to obtain and maintain once employed, a Commercial Drivers' License (CDL) to transport Ammunition and Explosives (A&E).

* Must be able to work in a rugged environment.

* Ability to participate as a team member.

* Must be self-motivated and able to work independently.

* Good interpersonal, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.

* Ability to use Spreadsheet, Word Processor, Database, & Email.

* Must be willing to cross-train and implement other technician disciplines if/as required (electrical, hardware, software, systems, etc.)

* Must be capable of obtaining proper medical approvals for the use of a Respirator, including half-face, full-face, supplied air, and/or self-contained respiratory protection systems. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
* Associate of Science Degree highly preferred.

* Previous experience in the research and development of missile/rocket motors is highly preferred.

* Working knowledge of initiation mechanisms in energetic materials highly preferred.

* Hands on experience with propellants, explosives, energetics, and pyrotechnics highly preferred.

* Hands on laboratory experience with hazardous chemicals and ingredients highly preferred.

* Experience working directly with government and/or military customers preferred.

* Familiarity with formulation of propellant/explosive/energetic materials highly preferred.

* Experience with welding and/or fabrication of parts is a plus.

* Experience with plumbing, including pressurized systems is a plus.

* Experience conducting environmental, chemical, and A&E inventory is a plus.

* Experience operating test equipment including vacuum pumps, temperature chambers, etc. is a plus.

* Previous radiographic inspection experience preferred. RESPONSIBILITIES
* The Chemical Technician will provide an array of support for the research and development of U.S. Army Energetics, which may include missile propellants, casings, nozzles, and igniters, warheads, and other energetic materials.

* Daily responsibilities include performing precision weighing operations and mixing chemical ingredients.

* Prepare hazardous chemical materials to include weighing, drying, grinding, mixing, casting, and de-tooling/finishing solid rocket motors and transferring and mixing solid and hypergolic liquid/gel propellants.

* Perform propellant mixing, casting, and loading.

* Perform propellant performance testing and analysis.

* Assist with data evaluation, interpretation, and documentation of different types of high performing missile propulsion systems including solid,…