Energetics Technician Specialist

Energetics Technician Specialist

Battelle is currently seeking an Energetics Technician Specialist located at Tyndall AFB. This full‑time position supports highly technical experiments on energetic materials including explosives, gun propellants, pyrotechnics, and combustibles. The role includes preparation, testing, and limited analysis of new or existing energetic materials to identify their properties for development or improvement, and direct responsibility for energetic material handling and storage operations.

The Energetics Technician Specialist performs complex tasks under minimal supervision, providing input and recommendations on project work, resource planning, and technical planning. Responsibilities include reporting observations, troubleshooting, and executing moderately complex analysis to confirm accuracy and applicability of project data.

• Apply job skills and policies to complete a wide range of routine and non‑routine tasks; provide input into reports and letters for Project Managers.
• Work on complex assignments requiring judgment, creativity, and initiative to assess problems and make recommendations.
• Provide input to Project Managers on time and staff resources, train less experienced staff, and help with performance reviews.
• Perform moderately complex analysis for accuracy, recommend cost controls, and contribute to technical planning.
• Complete complex tasks under minimal supervision and report findings clearly and concisely.
• Demonstrate problem‑solving ability and technical knowledge.

• High School Diploma.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Minimum 7 years’ work experience.
• U.S. Citizen.
• Ability to obtain a government security clearance post‑hire.
• Medical fitness to work in laboratory and field environments, including test chambers, ranges, munitions bunkers, and field settings.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must be able to wear an SCBA (self‑contained breathing apparatus).

• Associate’s degree.
• Experience with hazardous materials or high‑energy events.
• Small arms handling, modification, armoring, or gunsmithing.
• Experience in welding, fabrication, woodworking, plumbing, electronics, power tools, or forklift operation.

• Compressed work schedule with every other Friday off.
• Hybrid work flexibility: 60% in‑office, 40% remote, with Monday and Tuesday common in‑office days.
• Paid time off for work‑life balance.
• Medical, dental, vision coverage with wellness incentives and supplemental benefits.
• Coverage for partners, gender‑affirming care, family support, and additional health support.
• Industry‑leading 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Tuition assistance for higher education.

For brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering, and business operations, Battelle is the place to solve humanity’s most pressing challenges and create a safer, healthier, and more secure world. Opportunities include applying talent to meaningful projects, receiving funding for scientific discovery, partnering with world‑class experts, nurturing the next generation leaders, and giving back to communities.

Battelle may require employees to follow safety protocols and be vaccinated against certain diseases as a condition of employment. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified disabilities or medical conditions in accordance with the ADA, Rehabilitation Act, or Title VII.

Battelle is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. We support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of qualified employees at all levels within Battelle.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

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