Senior EOD Tech. 1

The Engineering Science Division (ESD) of Applied Research Associates, Inc.

(ARA) is seeking a Senior EOD Technician 2 to support engineering and scientific research, development, testing, and related activities on-site at Tyndall AFB Florida.

As a Senior EOD Technician 2 you will provide expertise in the synthesis, formulation, and safe handling of military, commercial and homemade explosives (HME).

This work will primarily involve HME but will also include some elements of military and commercial explosives.

Part of your duties will include packing precise amounts of explosives to exact specifications into various test articles, as prescribed by the government client, for testing as part of a national aviation security effort.

You will be involved in the development of explosive synthesis and test plans and will assist in range operations to characterize various explosives.

In addition, you will be required to assist in the explosive inventory control, storage, and transportation processes, which are inspected by the ATF and other government agencies.

Required Qualifications:


* Successful completion of Naval School Explosives Ordnance Disposal, at Indian Head, MD., or Eglin AFB, FL.


* Must be a US Citizen.


* Applicant must have a current DoD Security Clearance (at least at the SECRET level).


* If hired, applicant will be required to obtain a DHS Suitability.

Specific information will be provided to applicant/hire at the appropriate time.


* Applicant must be eligible for, and receive, an approved explosives license from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (BATFE).

Specific information will be provided to the applicant/hire at the appropriate time.

Required Experience and Skills:


* Well versed in explosives effects mitigation, safe separation distances, and risk management related to operations involving energetic materials.


* Experience with various explosive testing and safe handling procedures.


* Have at least 3 years of relevant hands-on experience in the explosives field, which demonstrates a thorough knowledge of military, commercial, and HME.

Preferred Experience and Skills:


* Background in implementing explosive safety programs.


* Relevant experience in blast characterization and test and evaluation.


* Class “C” CDL with Hazardous Materials Endorsement, or ability to obtain one.


* Post high school science or chemistry classes or degree, with a familiarity in chemical formulations and properties.


* Previous training and/or Instruction in HME, related to the synthesis and handling of a variety of HME.


* Previous training and/or Instruction in Advanced Improvised Explosive Device and electronics. 

COMPANY INFORMATION:

Applied Research Associates, Inc.

is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences.

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