Bomb SME​/Ordnance Tech

Amentum has a future opportunity for a Bomb SME/Ordnance Tech in Socorro, New Mexico to plan, prepare, and conduct experimental explosives and gun tests. In this role, you will abide by New Mexico Tech/EMRTC safety policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and security policies.

• Transport explosives and specialized equipment to test sites.
• Accomplish pre‑operational briefs, test setup, and pre‑test system checks.
• Set up explosives test articles according to written plans and ensure the area is properly cleared.
• Detonate test articles, clear the test pad, and conduct site remediation.
• Consult with management on solution sets to misfires and or unusual occurrences during tests.
• Conduct experimental gun tests.
• Build customized rounds to meet pressure and velocity requirements.
• Operate firing sequence: load gun, install initiator, connect firing circuit, retreat to designated safe area, ensure the range is safe, fire gun when instructed, clear the gun, and ensure the pad is safe for data collection.
• Operate wreckers, forklifts, and front‑end loaders to support storage and clean‑up operations.
• Employ mechanical hand tools, power tools, and hoisting equipment to assist in the preparation of incoming and outgoing explosive shipments.
• Conduct magazine maintenance and reorganize stores as directed.
• Assist with inventory control as directed.
• Employ heavy equipment and specialized tools while assisting with assemblage, repair, and maintenance on all EMRTC or customer‑owned gun systems.
• Attend safety meetings, training classes, and maintain required certifications and/or licenses.
• Present a positive, professional attitude while communicating with all levels of EMRTC personnel and customers.
• Under the direct supervision of qualified technicians, may be required to assist instrumentation, mechanics, field operations, or machine‑shop tasks.

• Must have a high school diploma (or GED).
• Working knowledge of data entry into Microsoft and Windows software applications.
• Must be able to obtain a valid or have a current New Mexico Commercial Driver’s License with Haz Mat Endorsement;
  Class
  
  C or desired Class
  
  A.
• Graduate of Naval School, Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) or Hazardous Devices School with no less than eight years of recent EOD/Bomb Tech and explosive R&D experience combined.
• Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms background check (Subject to the Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968). Must be able to pass a thorough background check.

$38.51 - $43.54. The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good‑faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax‑saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Amentum anticipates this posting to remain open for at least 3 days with a closing date no earlier than 3 days after the original posting. Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, or any other protected category.

The essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.