Support full-vehicle crash prep, crash test, and posttest duties as assigned during daily scheduling meetings. Execute work independently with quality and efficiency.
Prepare crash test vehicles as directed by the crash prep book and utilize standard guidelines/processes.Mount data acquisition and control hardware. Install variety of safety test instrumentation to the vehicle.Install cabling and control wiring. Route and secure cabling to avoid crash damage risk. Install crash test dummies and import dummy channel objects into control software.Input instrumentation and cable ID's into data acquisition control software. Perform checkout and troubleshooting of installed equipment to ensure function.Fill vehicles with Stoddard to required capacity. Conduct test vehicle weigh-up and modify vehicle/test components as required to achieve requested test weight.
Basic fabrication work to support the repair and/or enhancement of test fixtures or carts.
Interact daily and directly with lab management, test engineering, test requestors, sensor supplier staff and support operations (build site, photography, dummy lab and instrumentation calibration/repair).
Clearly communicate status for assigned work and proactively work towards completion of tasks with quality. When issues arise, the technician will raise/identify issues and work with relevant staff towards resolution.
Qualifications:
Qualified candidates to have a High school Diploma or GED
Self-starter, highly motivated, strong team player with a positive attitude; excellent communication skills
Mechanical background
General machine shop and hand tool skills and knowledge
Basic welding skills and knowledge a plus
Nearly continuous standing, walking about the facility, crouching / kneeling, driving a vehicle transporter, driving a personnel carrier
Ability to work (days or afternoons) and potential overtime based off workload
Be willing to work in other VEV Test Facilities as needed
Reliable personal vehicle for travel to and from work location.
Compensation Details:
N/A
The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.
Benefits Overview:
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance
Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.
Original Posting:
01/27/2026 - Until Filled
Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.
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