Job Description
Amentum has future opportunity for a **Bomb SME/Ordnance Tech** in **Socorro, New Mexico** to plan, prepare, and conducts experimental explosives and gun tests. In this role, you will abide by New Mexico Tech/EMRTC safety policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and security policies.
**Responsibilities:**
+ Transports explosives and specialized equipment to test sites.
+ Accomplishes pre-operational briefs, test set up and pre-test system checks.
+ Sets up explosives test articles according to written plans, ensures area is properly cleared, detonates test articles, clears test pad, and conducts site remediation.
+ Consults with management on solution sets to misfires and/or unusual occurrences during tests. Conducts experimental gun tests.
+ Builds customized rounds to meet pressure and velocity requirements.
+ Conducts all capacities of a firing sequence; load gun, install initiator, connect firing circuit, retreat to designated safe area, ...
**Responsibilities:**
+ Transports explosives and specialized equipment to test sites.
+ Accomplishes pre-operational briefs, test set up and pre-test system checks.
+ Sets up explosives test articles according to written plans, ensures area is properly cleared, detonates test articles, clears test pad, and conducts site remediation.
+ Consults with management on solution sets to misfires and/or unusual occurrences during tests. Conducts experimental gun tests.
+ Builds customized rounds to meet pressure and velocity requirements.
+ Conducts all capacities of a firing sequence; load gun, install initiator, connect firing circuit, retreat to designated safe area, ...
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- Location Socorro, NM
- Job Type Full-time
- Category other-general
- Posted Date June 22, 2026
- Application Deadline June 27, 2026