Engineer III (Ballistics)

Piper Health & Sciences is seeking an experienced Engineer III, Ballistics to support groundbreaking research for the U.S. Army Aeromedical Research Lab (USAARL) in Fort Novosel, AL . This position requires eligibility to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
Responsibilities for the Ballistics Engineer III include:
• Provide technical engineering support for research, analysis, and investigations in supporting design, preparation, execution, and analysis of studies and experimentation
• Design, assemble, install, and maintain experimentation facilities and recommend and incorporate appropriate instrumentation, and equipment
• Provide ballistics, military tactical operations, and equipment expertise to IBPG by serving as ballistic test manager responsible for all non-specimen related aspects of the planned research
• Develop and ensure SOPs, proposals, research work plans, and documentation meet military and regulatory standards
• Provide scientific analytical, engineering problem solving, design efforts, and experienced-based solutions related to creating, measuring, and evaluating biomechanical, kinematic, and physiologic responses.
• Analyze and evaluate ongoing research through data and documentation.
• Actively conduct hands-on PMHS research, volunteer research, quality assurance, data analysis, BSL-2 good laboratory practice, and support publication of project findings.
Qualifications for the Ballistics Engineer III include:
• 2+ years of relevant research experience.
• Experience with design and engineering coding and/or software, such as MATLAB, SolidWorks, and/or CAD.
• Experience in design, experimental T&E, instrumentation, and use/function of military systems is strongly desired.
o Possess demonstrated experience with at least 4 of the following groupings: blast, ballistics, impact, and/or mechanical testing devices, personnel protective equipment (PPE), existing industry and military weapon and PPE standards, instrumentation (load cells, accelerometers, pressure gauges, etc.), data acquisition equipment (high rate, high quality); surrogate or human test and evaluation.
• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
Compensation for the Ballistics Engineer III includes:
• Salary Range: approximately $90,000 - $110,000 annually, commensurate with experience
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, PTO, Paid Holidays, STD, LTD
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