Engineering Technician III, Propulsion

For more than 30 years, ERC has been delivering the advantage needed to solve our customers’ and the nation’s toughest challenges.  ERC is a trusted partner to the Defense and Space communities.  We provide the advanced engineering, innovative technology, and subject-matter expertise to deliver the mission results our customers need to keep the nation safe and secure.  Our unique solutions enhance readiness, optimize performance, and help ensure success in the air, on the ground and in space. 

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Your role:

Candidate will support propulsion testing at RTC’s Test Area 5 (TA-5) to include Atmospheric, Static Firing, Dissection, and Liquid Propellant Support operations.  Focus will be pre-test set up and post-test teardown of fixtures to include repair of same if required.  In addition, pre-test operation checks of systems, and troubleshooting is often needed to ensure mission success.  Work is out-doors and subject to inclement weather conditions.  Ideal for the candidate that is team and mission oriented, enjoys the outdoors, working with hand tools, and operating heavy equipment.

What you’ll do all day:

• Technician will be required to support mechanical operations in and around Propulsion Test Stand/fixtures; Operate and maintain equipment for test support; LPART (Liquid-Propellant-Action-Response-Team) certified or ability to obtain once hired.
• Comprehend various test setups and perform mechanical responsibilities while following applicable standard operating procedures.
• Operate forklifts from Class VII and below, mobile, and overhead cranes, and other similar industrial equipment.

You will love this job if you:

• Are a self-starter and require little oversight to complete given tasks?
• Enjoy a fast-paced work environment.
• Love working with diverse groups of individuals, including engineers and technicians.
• Are good at communicating with people.
• Have a positive attitude.
• Enjoy multitasking.

Minimum requirements for this position:

• 5 years of applicable experience supporting engineering or testing of hardware in the appropriate area of specialization.
• Or 2 years of applicable college/vocational/military/technical school and 3 years of applicable experience in the assigned specialty area; and the following additional requirements: 
• Mechanical – At least 4 year of the 5 years’ experience must include successful completion of 1 year of vocational/military/technical school training in practical or industrial arts and a minimum of 2 years of mechanical fabrication and structural/fixture setup supporting engineering or testing of military hardware.
• High School Diploma, AAS Preferred
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance (U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants)

Desired skills and experience for this position:

• Successful graduation from a formalized apprenticeship program in welding or a 2-year Trades School Program with certification is preferred.
• Successful graduation from a formalized apprenticeship program in Industrial Maintenance or a 2-year Trades School Program with certification is preferred.
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Class A and/or HAZMAT endorsement is preferred.

What we offer:

• Competitive salaries.
• Continuing education assistance.
• Professional development allotment.
• Multiple healthcare benefit packages.
• 401K with employer matching.
• Paid time off (PTO) along with federally recognized holiday schedule.