Explosives Safety Testing Subject Matter (#4117204)

Position Description Summary

APT Research is hiring a part time on call Explosives Safety Testing Subject Matter Expert to support our contracts in Huntsville, AL. Responsibilities will include a variety of tasks requiring explosives safety expertise.

APT is an employee-owned engineering services company specializing in conducting safety analyses for the U.S. Government. APT offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities that match your professional development interest, and excellent benefits including being voted as the best place for working parents. Our employees are owners, each share in the commitment to deliver safe, reliable, and innovative Analysis, Planning, & Test Solutions and services that exceed expectations, build employee pride of ownership, and optimize shareholder value.

Responsibilities include,

• Assisting large-scale explosives testing
• The ability and willingness to support occasional large-scale testing efforts which involve extended temporary duty travel (TDY) and full days of light outdoor work in arid or humid environments
• Comfortable with public speaking in technical settings and leading task groups
• Working independently without supervision
• Note: This position will not involve handling explosives directly.
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Required Experience/Education:

• A Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from an accredited college or university in mechanical engineering or similar applied math/science field.
• 20+ years of related experience
• TP-21 test experience

Security Clearance Requirement:

• Active security clearance is not required, but must be able to obtain one.

Preferred Experience:

• Explosives safety experience
• Full-scale explosives safety field testing
• Professional Engineer (P.E.)
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)

Essential Job Functions:

Work Environment:

• Field testing
• Requires ability to provide clear, concise, accurate, and timely communication, both verbally and written
• Ability to interact professionally with coworkers, management, and customers
• Ability to travel domestically in support of testing

Physical Requirements:

• Test support requires extended standing/walking and light labor (potentially in arid environments)

Other Essential Functions:

• Ability to work independently without supervision, lead testing task teams, make rational decisions, and to exercise good judgement
• Work attire must be appropriate for the work activity and must not impose a safety risk / hazard to the employee or others

EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled

APT Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following email address, hr@apt-research.com and/or phone number (256.327.3373) to contact us about your interest in employment with APT Research, Inc.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. APT Research, Inc. participates in E-Verify.