Explosive Ordnance Technician, Missile and Solid Rocket Motor Assembly

Explosive Ordnance Technician, Missile and Solid Rocket Motor AssemblyInnovative Rocket Technologies (iRocket) | Sierra Blanca, Texas (Rapid Energetics Campus, REC-1) | Full-time | On-sitePosition overviewiRocket is hiring Explosive Ordnance Technicians to assemble, integrate, inspect and produce advanced missile systems, solid rocket motors (SRMs) and other defense energetic systems at our Rapid Energetics Campus (REC-1) in Sierra Blanca, Texas, and at other iRocket sites. You will work directly on next-generation technologies supporting the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military customers across air, land and naval platforms.You will work hands-on with energetic materials and ordnance in designated production areas, following engineering drawings and technical work instructions, and working closely with engineering, manufacturing, testing and quality teams. This is a role for people who take safe handling and precision seriously and want to help build America’s domestic missile and rocket motor production capacity.What you will doAssemble, integrate and install components of solid rocket motors, missiles and aircraft- and ship-launched weapon systemsHandle energetic materials and explosive ordnance in designated production environments, following established safety protocolsOperate specialized assembly equipment and toolingRead and follow engineering drawings, technical work instructions and process documentationInspect work at each stage and complete quality assurance checks to meet military specificationsRecord production data accurately and flag non-conformances promptlySupport production and testing activities, including at remote test and production areasFollow explosives safety rules, hazardous-material handling requirements, personal protective equipment standards, and applicable Department of Defense and federal regulationsWork with engineering, manufacturing, test and quality teams to meet schedules and specificationsWhat we are looking forExperience in at least one of: explosive ordnance handling, missile assembly, solid rocket motor manufacturing, military weapons maintenance, aerospace manufacturing or defense productionStrong mechanical aptitude and attention to detailAbility to interpret technical documentation and work from drawingsCommitment to safe handling procedures and regulatory complianceComfort in a fast-paced industrial environment, and ability to perform physically demanding tasksHigh school diploma or equivalentEligibility to work in the United States, and ability to satisfy applicable export-control and security requirements, including a background checkPreferredPrior military experience as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technician, Aviation Ordnanceman, Missile Technician or Ammunition SpecialistExperience as a defense industry ordnance technicianExperience with solid rocket motor casting, propellant handling, or motor and warhead integrationTraining in explosives safety and hazardous-material handlingTechnical or vocational training in mechanical, aerospace or related fieldsWorking conditionsOn-site at a remote defense manufacturing campusWork in designated explosives production areas with required protective equipmentStanding, lifting and other physical workWhy joinYou will play a direct role in expanding America’s domestic missile and solid rocket motor manufacturing, and in establishing REC-1 as a major center for rapid defense production and advanced energetics manufacturing.iRocket is an equal opportunity employer. This role requires access to ITAR-controlled information, so applicants must be U.S. persons or eligible for the necessary export authorization.