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Next Matter

Director of Manufacturing

Rio Rancho, NM · On-site

$120 - $160/hr

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Bachelors degree in Engineering * 10+ years in production/manufacturing operations or manufacturing ... explosives, pyrotechnics, or related energetic payloads -- with deep understanding of safety ...

Raytheon

Sr. Systems Engineer - Test Director

Albuquerque, NM

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The Systems Engineering and Test Center, Effectors, is seeking a Test Director to manage the end-to ... Ability to become certified in explosives handling for 1.1 products. What We Offer * Our values ...

Red Gate Group

Test Engineer- Health and Safety

Albuquerque, NM · On-site

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Direct safety protocols for post-detonation or post-event entry into confined subterranean spaces ... Demonstrated experience implementing safety protocols for high-explosive operations, confined ...

Pae

Bomb SME/Ordnance Tech

Socorro, NM

$38.51 - $43.54/hr

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Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by ... explosive shipments. * Conducts magazine maintenance and reorganizes stores as directed. * Assists ...

Amentum

Bomb SME/Ordnance Tech

Socorro, NM · On-site

$38.51 - $43.54/hr

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Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by ... explosive shipments. * Conducts magazine maintenance and reorganizes stores as directed. * Assists ...

Amentum

Bomb SME/Ordnance Tech

Socorro, NM · On-site

$38.51 - $43.54/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by ... explosive shipments. * Conducts magazine maintenance and reorganizes stores as directed. * Assists ...

Pae

Bomb SME/Ordnance Tech

Socorro, NM

$38.51 - $43.54/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by ... explosive shipments. * Conducts magazine maintenance and reorganizes stores as directed. * Assists ...

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How much do Director Explosive Engineers get paid?

Director Explosive Engineers typically earn a salary ranging from $80,000 to $150,000 annually, depending on experience, certifications, and the industry sector. They often oversee safety protocols, manage explosive operations, and require specialized training and security clearances.

What is the difference between Director Explosive Engineer vs Explosive Engineer?

AspectDirector Explosive EngineerExplosive Engineer
CertificationsExplosive License, Safety CertificationsExplosive License, Safety Certifications
Work EnvironmentManagement, Project OversightField Work, Site Operations
ResponsibilitiesStrategic Planning, Team LeadershipDesigning, Testing, and Handling Explosives

The main difference between a Director Explosive Engineer and an Explosive Engineer lies in their roles. The Director focuses on management, planning, and overseeing explosive projects, while the Explosive Engineer is hands-on, involved in designing and handling explosives. Both roles require similar certifications and work in related environments, but their responsibilities differ significantly.

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High Explosive Instrumentation Support and Development SME

ENSCO, Inc.

Albuquerque, NM

Full-time

Re-posted 28 days ago

Job description

ENSCO Inc is a diverse engineering and technology company that provides engineering, science and advanced technology solutions that guarantee mission success, safety, and security to governments and private industries worldwide. ENSCO provides technical subject matter experts to support the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA). Duties will include:

Independently develop and manage instrumentation plans and methodologies to support testing
Conduct research, development, and integration efforts to maintain currency in state-of-the-art and emerging data acquisition systems and sensor technologies across the testing spectrum
Develop and implement rigorous processes to ensure new sensor and data acquisition technologies are properly investigated and validated
Develop test plans and methodologies to perform validation and verification testing of existing and emerging measurement diagnostic technologies and systems
Collaborate with multidisciplinary experts to distill information and prepare written contributions

Qualifications Required

Experience with Department of War high explosives testing.
Experience developing, managing, and implementing instrumentation plans and methodologies to meet measurement objectives in support of DTRA testing.
Experience conducting research, development, and integration efforts involving state-of-the-art and emerging/developmental data acquisition systems and sensor technologies across the CWMD testing spectrum.
Experience supporting efforts to improve instrumentation effectiveness and address gaps in testing capabilities through evaluation and integration of new technologies.
Experience developing or implementing processes to investigate and validate new sensor and data acquisition technologies prior to introduction into operational use or inventory.
Experience developing test plans and methodologies to perform validation and verification testing of existing and emerging measurement diagnostic technologies and systems.
Ability to support test teams and projects in a technical instrumentation role and travel as required to support testing at Nevada National Security Site, NV and White Sands Missile Range, NM.
Work location: On-site at RD-TS facilities on Kirtland AFB, Albuquerque, NM, with local and CONUS travel as required to support DTRA testing.
Must have a current Secret clearance and the ability to obtain a TS/SCI level clearance for which you must be a U.S. citizen.

Qualifications Desired

Direct experience supporting DTRA RD-TS, CWMD, WMD defeat, weapons effects, or DoD RDT&E test programs.
Experience supporting high explosive testing, instrumentation development, or measurement diagnostics in field-test or laboratory environments.
Experience with emerging or developmental data acquisition systems, sensor technologies, or instrumentation systems used in test and evaluation operations.
Experience supporting validation and verification of instrumentation systems, diagnostic technologies, or measurement methodologies.
Experience supporting field-test operations at government test ranges, laboratories, underground test environments, or hazardous field-test locations.
Experience preparing technical reports, instrumentation documentation, test procedures, validation plans, or customer-facing technical deliverables.
Experience coordinating with government, contractor, and matrixed test teams in support of instrumentation or test execution activities.
CURRENT TS/SCI ADJUDICATED FOR A DTRA PROGRAM IS DESIRED FOR THIS POSITION FOR WHICH YOU MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN.

Required Certifications: None
US Citizenship Required: Yes
Security Clearance Required: Secret
Employment Type: Regular Full-time
Background Check Type: 7 Year Pre-Employment
Drug Screen Required: None
Position Contingent Upon Contract Award: No

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