About Company:

Element U.S. Space & Defense stands at the forefront of testing innovation, serving as a trusted partner to NASA, the U.S. Department of Defense, government agencies, and prominent industry leaders across the space and defense sectors. Founded as NTS Technical Systems, our company brings over 60 years of experience and expertise in handling the most complex projects and programs in the world.

From centrifuge testing for the latest Mars rover, vibration testing for the Space Launch System (SLS), to environmental simulations for next-generation missiles, we are the pioneering partner for highly custom, end-to-end testing design and implementation. By advancing our state-of-the-art testing technologies, subject matter expertise, and service to critical missions, Element U.S. Space & Defense has become the go-to partner for ground-breaking industries.

What We Offer:

Growth & Development:

Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
A collaborative and innovative work environment.
The chance to work on groundbreaking projects that shape the future of space and defense.

Benefits:
Employees are eligible to participate in the benefits offered throughout their availability, including the following:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
Seven (7) paid holidays and four (4) paid floating holidays, depending on your hire date
Paid Time Off (PTO), accrued biweekly
401k with employer match
Twelve (12) hours of Paid Volunteer Time Off (PVTO) each year
Tuition reimbursement and other employee programs
Flexible schedules offered at some of our labs
Monthly Lab Bonus plans (Based on position)

Salary:
At EUSSD, compensation is determined through a comprehensive approach that considers candidate qualifications, role responsibilities, market benchmarks, and organizational needs. Pay may vary by location; for this position, the annual base salary target range is $42.00 - $48.00/hr, with potential eligibility for bonuses or commission depending on the role.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Supervise Environmental Technicians at a specific site to ensure that the technical, administrative, schedule and budget goals for the department are achieved. Use Engineering principles to design and oversee Environmental tests and capture data. Environmental: The branch of mechanics that deals with changes in the environment, including temperature, pressure and humidity.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the department to ensure Technicians are working toward set goals and remaining productive. Determines whether the quality of the work is acceptable
Provide technical and administrative guidance, and assign daily work tasks and schedules
Determine the skills the team members need to acquire. Give weighted input to the Department Manager in formal performance reviews and disciplinary action
Interact with customers and Program Managers for technical support. May also review test results
Troubleshoot escalated testing issues
Perform testing and/or measures tasks
Other - Perform other duties as assigned

CORE REQUIREMENTS:

Provides direct supervision to department Technicians; acts as an advisor, may become actively involved, as required to meet schedules and resolve problems
Able to complete technical and mechanical procedures; monitors daily operations of a unit or sub-unit. Requires full knowledge of own area of functional responsibility. Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve results may cause delays in schedules
Frequently interacts with other supervisors, and requires ability to gain cooperation of others, regarding project technical info or schedules
Strong interpretation and analysis of test results
Comprehensive understanding of Engineering principles, data interpretation, Environmental testing & troubleshooting; Strong knowledge of Electrical and Mechanical principles, and of all potential aspects of safety
Strong supervisory skills; strong mathematical skills; mastery of all standard and complex Environmental equipment; Proficient MS Office skills

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Technical Certification, AA in Engineering; BS in Engineering preferred
5-8+ Years in a related field

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Test lab with exposure to sudden, loud noises

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel; crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

EEO POLICY STATEMENT:

It is the policy of NTS to offer Equal Employment Opportunity to all individuals without regards to race, creed, ancestry, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, physical disabilities, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

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