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Alluvionic

Range Safety Specialist

Crane, IN · On-site

Drive Excellence in Naval Weapons Testing. Job Summary: Alluvionic is looking for a Range Safety Specialist to join our team. This person will support Crane Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) range ...

SAIC

SCA Engineering Technician IV

Crane, IN

Conduct routine repair, retrofit, systems integration, calibration and testing; in-line repair and ... Crew Served Weapons Experience, Remote Weapons Systems Experience. * 7711/7721 Solder Certified or ...

SAIC

SCA Engineering Technician IV

Crane, IN · On-site

Conduct routine repair, retrofit, systems integration, calibration and testing; in-line repair and ... Crew Served Weapons Experience, Remote Weapons Systems Experience. * 7711/7721 Solder Certified or ...

SAIC

SCA Engineering Technician IV

Crane, IN · On-site

Conduct routine repair, retrofit, systems integration, calibration and testing; in-line repair and ... Crew Served Weapons Experience, Remote Weapons Systems Experience. * 7711/7721 Solder Certified or ...

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How much do weapons tester jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for weapons tester in Indiana is $36.50, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.34 and $48.27 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a weapons tester?

A Weapons Tester is responsible for assessing the performance, reliability, and safety of various weapons systems, including firearms, explosives, and military equipment. They conduct tests under controlled conditions, analyze results, and report findings to engineers and military officials. This role often requires knowledge of ballistics, physics, and engineering principles, as well as strict adherence to safety protocols. Weapons testers may work for the military, defense contractors, or government agencies to ensure that weapons function correctly before deployment.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a weapons tester?

Weapons Testers generally spend their days preparing and conducting tests on weapons and related systems, collecting and analyzing performance data, and documenting results for further evaluation. They work closely with engineers, safety specialists, and quality assurance teams to ensure that all testing procedures follow strict safety and industry standards. You may also assist in developing test plans, calibrating equipment, and troubleshooting malfunctions during the testing process. This role emphasizes teamwork, attention to detail, and adaptability, as projects and test parameters often change based on research needs and regulatory requirements.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the weapons tester position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Weapons Tester, you need a solid understanding of ballistics, engineering principles, and safety protocols, typically complemented by a relevant technical or engineering degree. Familiarity with data acquisition systems, high-speed cameras, test instrumentation, and often security clearances or certifications like OSHA training are common requirements. Attention to detail, strong troubleshooting skills, and clear communication are vital soft skills for this position. These skills ensure that weapons are tested accurately and safely, supporting both product reliability and team safety in potentially hazardous environments.

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Infographic showing various Weapons Tester job openings in Indiana as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 95% Full Time, and 5% Part Time. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $75,926 per year, or $36.5 per hour.

Range Safety Specialist

Alluvionic

Crane, IN • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 7 days ago

Job description

Protect the Mission. Safeguard the Team. Drive Excellence in Naval Weapons Testing.
Job Summary:
Alluvionic is looking for a Range Safety Specialist to join our team. This person will support Crane Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) range operations.
Range Safety Specialist (RSS) is a qualified and certified professional responsible for advising, organizing, and maintaining safety during live-fire activities at a designated Navy RDT&E weapons, energetic, and munition systems range. RSSs monitor the use of range standard operating procedures (SOPs), conduct safety briefings, inspect facilities, and advises the RSO and Range Control Officers who ensure safe operations in accordance with Navy and NSWC Crane policy.
Must be US Citizen
Clearance Required: Active Secret clearance required; Top Secret/SCI preferred depending on program access
Location: Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division, Crane, Indiana
Position: Contingent upon award of Contract.
Responsibilities:
Safety Enforcement:
  • Verifying all personnel involved in explosives and weapons test and range operations adhere to rules and regulations defined in NSWC Crane approved Standard Operating Procedures, including Supplemental Documents.
  • Verifying that only approved, document controlled, and validated SOPs are used, and available at the range site.
  • Verifying that all operators possess proper explosive certifications, or other qualifications, as required by the specific operation being monitored by the RSS.
  • Verifying that all ordnance and explosive items are controlled per applicable security directive.
Range Operations:
  • Conducting inspections of the range before, during, and after operation. These inspections include pre-operational checks, line checks, and SOP validation.
  • Continuous monitoring of explosives and weapons test activities for the duration of the event. Providing guidance to operations team to monitor and verify compliance with SOPs and Explosive Safety policy.
  • Provide recommendations to the RSO and RCO to suspend operations when, based upon sound judgement, an error, omission, or unusual occurrence creates an unsafe condition or is likely to cause injury/death to personnel, equipment damage, or loss of data.
Emergency Procedures:
  • Respond to all emergency situations on the range.
  • Provide support to the RSO for any emergency or incident that occurs.
  • Assist the RSO with coordination of emergency response and execute the Emergency Action Plan per documented process.
  • Provide support to the RSO for reporting of any accidents/incidents per applicable NSWC Crane procedure.
Troubleshooting:
  • Verify that any weapon system, energetic item, or explosive device that has malfunctioned or appears to have misfired, be treated with the utmost caution in accordance with applicable approved SOPs.
  • Monitor range operations and verify that additional measures described in the SOP are executed, e.g. communication with EOD teams as warranted.
Briefings:
  • Verify that the Hazard Control Briefing is performed prior to personnel engaging in range operations, and before performing specific processes.
  • Verify that all personnel involved in range operations are familiar with all hazards and accept risk of performing the operations per approved procedure.

Qualifications:
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience supporting military, DoD, law enforcement, weapons testing, EOD, range operations, live-fire training, explosives safety, or RDT&E test operations.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of range safety procedures, weapons handling, ammunition safety, explosive hazard controls, surface danger zones, cease-fire procedures, and emergency response requirements.
  • Experience supporting live-fire or developmental weapons testing in a controlled range environment.
  • Ability to read and interpret test plans, SOPs, safety instructions, risk assessments, firing tables, range diagrams, and technical documentation.
  • Familiarity with Operational Risk Management principles and hazard control methods.
  • Ability to communicate clearly over radio, phone, and in-person during dynamic range operations.
  • Ability to stop unsafe operations and communicate safety decisions professionally to technical teams, Government personnel, and contractor staff.
  • U.S. citizenship.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain required installation access and security clearance.
  • Valid driver's license.

Benefits:
  • 15 PTO days, plus 5 additional days on your 10th hire anniversary
  • 11 paid holidays per our company handbook
  • Health insurance 50% premium paid by employer (note: employer contribution does not apply to dependents)

  • Health Savings Account
  • Vision and dental insurance
  • Long-term and short-term disability insurance (paid fully by the company)
  • 25k employer paid AD&D & life insurance (with buy-up options for additional coverage)
  • 401(k) retirement plan with 100% company match up to 4% of employee's gross salary
  • Annual incentive pay opportunity
  • Tuition reimbursement annually (after 6 months of employment)
  • Employee referral bonus per our company handbook
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Professional organization membership (after 6 months of employment)
  • Paid professional certification (after 6 months of employment)
  • Workers' compensation (paid fully by the company)
  • 100% employer paid IDShield® membership
  • On-site notary for headquarters employees
  • Multiple company celebrations

Note: Benefits may vary based on role and level. Full details will be shared during the interview process.
Alluvionic is a woman-owned, 8(a) certified solutions provider of project management and process improvement services. We offer a wide range of products and services including extensive enterprise Process Improvement, CMMI (Capability Maturity Model Integration), CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification), PMO (Project Management Office), and ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) implementations for clients in various industries, providing Project Assurance® for every project.
We pride ourselves in being a Registered Provider Organization (RPO) with the CMMC Accreditation Body.
What it's like to work at Alluvionic:
Working at Alluvionic means being surrounded by helpful and brilliant people who want to support your career growth. We are a company that puts people first and will help you get where you want to go. When we make mistakes, we own them, fix them, and improve our processes so we do better next time. We work hard and never forget to have fun, especially at happy hour.
We live by our company values of Family, Integrity, Professionalism, Innovation, Forward-Progress, Organization, and Communication. We invite you to apply if you share values even if your career path has been nontraditional.
Alluvionic is an authorized DoD SkillBridge Partner Organization. The DoD SkillBridge program is an opportunity for servicemen & servicewomen to complete an internship during the last 180 days of service to gain valuable civilian career experience

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