Ground Operations Technician

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical/trade school training a plus
• 2+ years of hands-on experience in ground operations, field service, industrial maintenance, or a similar physical/technical role
• Experience operating heavy equipment (forklifts, telehandlers, skid steers, or similar); valid license/certification a plus
• Comfortable with rigging, lifting, and moving heavy equipment safely
• Ability to work hands-on outdoors and in test pad, field, and plant environments in all weather conditions
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through on site readiness and safety
• Ability to work as part of a crew, take direction in a fast-paced test environment, and communicate issues clearly

Preferred Qualifications

• EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) background or equivalent military/industrial explosives handling experience, given the nature of energetics production
• Experience supporting test operations, range operations, or launch/static-fire ground operations
• Crane and/or rigging certification (e.g., NCCCO, NCCER) or equivalent hands-on rigging experience
• Experience assembling or supporting skidded/modular equipment builds
• Working knowledge of mechanical drawings, P&IDs, or site layout drawings
• Experience in defense, aerospace, energetics, or other regulated manufacturing environments

Additional Requirements

• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance
• Ability to work on-site and travel as needed

Export Control Requirements

• This position may require access to information or technology subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Accordingly, employment may be conditioned upon the ability to obtain any export authorization required for this role. Non-U.S. persons are not automatically excluded from consideration; if an export license is required, the company will evaluate the feasibility of obtaining one for the selected candidate. If required, citizenship information will be collected as part of the standard background check process, and a separate export compliance review will be conducted for this position prior to the start date, independent of the Form I-9 employment eligibility verification process.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Reasonable Accommodation

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