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Position Summary:

HII - Mission Technologies is seeking a highly skilled Weapons Specialist to provide the Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal (NAVSCOLEOD), Eglin AFB, FL support to perform the full-range of work involved in the inspection, overhaul, maintenance, and repair of small arms, artillery, and associated optical instruments, and the handling of related munitions. 

This role will require on-site support at multiple government locations to meet the needs of the customer.  

The team at HII Mission Technologies is consistently providing the highest value in national security solutions to DoD customers worldwide. As part of this team, you will gain opportunities for professional development, career mobility, and community engagement as well as the option to participate in multiple Employee Resource Groups that focus on diversity and inclusion. This is a community of mission-focused partners that start here and grow here.

Details below!

• Inspects and repairs a range of small arms for safety and serviceability.
• Ensures completion of all required weapon system modifications.
• Maintains current knowledge of newly adopted weapons and assemblies.
• Performs functional testing to verify compliance with repair specifications and safety standards.
• Conducts livefire testing when required.
• Uses testing devices, trigger weights, and precision gauges (e.g., headspace, breech bore) to verify tolerances.
• Inspects incoming equipment to determine needed parts and whether repairs fall under field or sustainment level maintenance.
• Supports the Ordnance Officer/Ordnance Chief with weapons custody, issue, and receipt using proper custody receipts and accountability documents.
• Transports Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives (AA&E) on and off station as required.    
• Maintain Arms Ammunition & Explosives(AA&E) qualification requirements for security and transportation.   
• May be required to work overtime, shift work schedules and/or be on call. 

• 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
• Small Arms Repairer, equitable Military Occupational Specialty (MOS), or equitable civilian certification such as Advanced Gunsmith certification who are subject matter experts on all aspects for small arms maintenance and repair.  
• Maintain Arms Ammunition & Explosives (AA&E) qualification requirements for security and transportation. 
• Attains and maintains livefire qualifications for all weapon systems. 
• Maintains required QA and SO qualifications and certifications.
• Obtain and maintain medical certification(s) to handle munitions (Arms, Ammunition & Explosives (AA&E). 
• Obtain and maintain certification(s) to handle Class 1-Hazardous Materials. 
• Obtain and maintain certification(s) for Quality Assurance and Safety Observer per the Navy Personnel Ammunition and Explosives Handling Qualification and Certification Program (OPNAVINST 8023.24 Series). 
• Obtain and maintain weapons "live fire" qualification on all weapon systems. 
• Obtain and maintain state driver license. 
• A Secret Securty clearance with the US DOD is required at hire
• Attains and maintains qualification in the QUAL/CERT Program for handling Class 1 Hazardous Materials as Team Member, Team Leader, and Quality Assurance/Safety Observer.  

• Former 18B Special Forces Weapons Sergeant, 91F (formerly 45B). 
• Technical two year gunsmithing degree or a combination of related experience, education and/or training to sufficiently and successfully perform the essential functions of the job. 

• May require working in an office or industrial environment
• Must be able to lift and carry awkward items weighing up to 50 pounds. 
• Requires intermittent standing, walking, sitting and bending throughout the workday. 
• Must be able to work in a manufacturing environment, to include working in and around machinery, exposure to noise and chemicals, lights/lasers, etc. 
• Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protection Equipment as required by your position and/or Company policy.Must be able to ensure physical security standards are met in accordance with current regulations as it pertains to AA&E. 
• Must be able to take responsibility for ensuring that all arms room procedures for issuance, accountability, and security of weapons and ammunition are in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Must be prepared to perform armed guard surveillance using 12-gauge shotgun and 9mm pistol, when transporting munitions, as required by category of munitions transported on public highways to prevent theft, sabotage, or espionage.