Employment Opportunities

Are you interested in working for The University of Dayton Research Institute, a national leader in scientific and engineering research, serving government, industry and nonprofit customers - while living in sunny Florida? The Energetic Materials Group of UDRI, located at Eglin AFB Florida, is seeking a mechanical technician to press and test energetic materials at the Air Force Research Laboratory’s HERD Branch. You'll have the opportunity to work alongside a team of talented researchers, engineers, technicians and subject matter experts, contributing to projects, making a real difference through advanced science and technology development.

This position is located at Eglin AFB, FL. This position is for an on site mechanical technician supporting the Air Force Research Laboratory’s HERD Branch within the Munitions’ Directorate at Eglin AFB. The position will support the technical area of Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) of energetic materials and components. The position requires interaction with engineers, scientists, and technologists to perform research and testing of a variety of materials, vessels and components and to accurately relay verbal and written reporting. Responsibilities include: pressing and testing energetics, working with fiber optics systems and setting up diagnostic equipment including oscilloscopes, pulse generators, time of arrival and PDV systems.

• High School degree or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years related work experience.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to problem solve complex technical issues.
• Working knowledge and competency with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Teams, Word, etc)
• Ability to work in a team of engineers and technicians.
• Due to the requirements of our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be a U.S. citizen.
• Candidate must have or be able to obtain a SECRET level security clearance and DoD explosive certification within 1 year of hire.

While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:

• Experience with oscilloscopes.
• Experience with pulse generators.
• Experience with fiber optics and laser systems.
• Experience in working with, the handling of and disposal of energetic materials.
• Experience with high voltage sources and measurement techniques.
• Experience performing maintenance and troubleshooting laboratory equipment.
• Active security clearance.

Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity, achieve equitable outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, we will not discriminate against minorities, women, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity.