Senior Ballistics Firing Officer
2 weeks ago
Company Overview
The Defence Science Technology Group (DSTG) vehicle survivability team is responsible for assessing the survivability and ballistic protection of military platforms for Land and Maritime projects. They conduct live-fire tests on armor materials and protection systems against various kinetic threats.
Salary
A salary based on experience will be offered, with an estimated annual salary ranging from $80,000 to over $120,000 AUD depending on qualifications and experience.
Job Description
This part-time role involves leading ballistic test evaluations for defence acquisition projects as a Ballistics Firing Officer. The successful candidate will have experience in safe conduct of ballistic tests and strong understanding of military test and evaluation standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and be responsible for the movement, accountability, and use of military explosive ordinance (EO) in compliance with defence regulations to meet test schedules.
- Set up, operate, and maintain cartridge-based and powder breech weapon systems for live-fire testing in accordance with safe operation test procedures.
- Provide technical leadership and expertise to support the safe conduct of field firing and indoor range experimental test activities.
- Contribute to the planning and execution of test and evaluation activities, including preparing ballistic test structures and instrumentation systems for data capture and post-test analysis.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Requires range safety and relevant ballistics firing officer qualifications.
- Knowledge in handling remote weapon systems.
- Strong understanding of military test and evaluation standards.
- Proven experience in safe conduct of ballistic tests.
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- To be an Australian Citizen (essential).
Location
Fishermen's Bend VIC, Australia.
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