Energetics Technician Specialist

Battelle delivers when others can't. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clients-whether they are a multi-national corporation, a small start-up or a government agency. We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply. Job Summary Battelle is currently seeking an Energetics Technician Specialist . This position is located at Tyndall AFB . This is a full‑time position. In general, it supports highly technical experiments on energetic materials including, but not limited to, explosives, gun propellants, pyrotechnics, and combustibles. Performs preparation activities, testing, and limited analyses on new or existing energetic materials to identify their properties and characteristics for the development of new or improvement of existing energetic materials. Directly responsible for energetic material handling and storage operations. Responsibilities Uses ability as a specialist and applies job skills and applicable policies and procedures to complete a wide range of routine and nonroutine tasks. Provides input into reports and letters for Project Managers as appropriate. May have participate in written and/or oral presentations to clients. Works on assignments that are complex in nature where judgment, creativity, and initiative are required in assessing problems and making recommendations. Provides input to Project Managers on time and staff resources. Trains and guides less experienced in staff on specific tasks. Provides input to performance reviews as requested. May act as a working leader by assigning and reviewing work to less experienced staff. Performs moderately complex analysis to verify the accuracy, applicability and reasonableness of project work. Identifies ways to control and/or reduce fixed costs without negatively impacting client expectations. Contributes to technical planning including recommending and implementing improved methods for new approaches. Makes recommendations for capital purchases and may be responsible for equipment and facility oversight. Completes complex tasks under minimal supervision. Reports observations/problems clearly and concisely recognizing and highlighting specific deviations. Demonstrates the ability to solve complex problems. Exhibits technical knowledge and troubleshooting skills. Key Qualifications High School Diploma. Proficient in using Microsoft Office tools: Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint. Minimum 7 years' work experience. Must be a US Citizen. Ability to obtain a government security clearance, post hire. Sufficient medical fitness to work in the laboratory and in the field to perform assigned duties including working in test chambers, test ranges, munitions bunkers and field environments. Ability to work in a team environment and independently. Must be able to wear the SCBA (self-contained breathing apparatus). Preferred Qualifications Associate's degree. Experience working with hazardous materials and processes, or thermodynamic and high energy events. Small arms handling, modification, armoring, gunsmithing. Experience in some of the following: welding, fabrication, woodworking, plumbing, electronics, power hand tools, forklift operation. Benefits: Live an Extraordinary Life Balance life through a compressed work schedule : Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off-giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time. Enjoy enhanced work flexibility, including a hybrid arrangement : You have options for where and when you work. Our Together with Flexibility model allows you to work 60% in‑office and 40% remote, with Monday and Tuesday as common in‑office days, dependent on team and position needs. Take time to recharge : You get paid time off to support work‑life balance and keep motivated. Prioritize wellness : Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits. Better together : Coverage for partners, gender‑affirming care and health support, and family formation support. Build your financial future : Build financial stability with an industry‑leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that. Advance your education : Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education. A Work Environment Where You Succeed Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects Receive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery Partner with world‑class experts in a collaborative environment Nurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders Give back to and improve our communities Vaccinations & Safety Protocols Battelle may require employees, based on job duties, work location, and/or its clients' requirements to follow certain safety protocols and to be vaccinated against a variety of viruses, bacteria, and diseases as a condition of employment and continued employment and to provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated. If applicable, Battelle will provide reasonable accommodations based on a qualified disability or medical condition through the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Rehabilitation Act or for a sincerely held religious belief under TitleVII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (and related state laws). 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 veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Battelle. The above statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, activities and skills required of staff members. No statement herein is intended to imply any authorities to commit Battelle unless special written permission is granted by Battelle's Legal Department. For more information about our other openings, please visit #J-18808-Ljbffr 6AM City, LLC