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V2X

Defense aerospace logistics, maintenance, and training

Lead / Senior Engineer - Explosives / Energetics

Mechanical EngineeringPosted on Aug 14

Full-timeIndian Head, MD, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Engineering.
Maintain a current Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) certification, including 40-hour initial and eight-hour annual refresher training, as required.
Complete and provide certificates for either Basics of Naval Explosives Hazard Control (AMMO 18-DL) or Naval Explosives Safety for Supervisors / Managers (AMMO-49-DL), as well as Military Munitions Rule training courses described in Appendix D of NAVSEA OP-5, Ammunition and Explosives Safety Ashore, no later than 30 days after hire.
Lead Senior Engineer: At least seven years of experience in explosive processing, including two years specifically in decontamination, demilitarization, and demolition.
Senior Engineer: At least five years of experience in explosive processing, including one year specifically in decontamination, demilitarization, and demolition.
Demonstrated understanding of and responsibility for ensuring compliance with Federal, State, and local environmental regulations and Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations.
Possess, at minimum, an active Secret (Tier 3) level security clearance.

Responsibilities

Create or edit process documents, particularly Work Review Forms (WRFs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Compile documents such as hazard analyses or engineering analyses.
Manage costs associated with thermal treatment of equipment and materials potentially presenting an explosive hazard, including preparation of cost reports.
Manage explosives and explosives-contaminated materials to be thermally treated via on-site incineration.
Ensure compliance with all Federal, State, local, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration environmental, safety, and health regulations.
Establish and monitor the project schedule throughout all phases.
Provide operations and planning support, including creating documents pertaining to preventative maintenance and troubleshooting activities.
Provide permitting support with all relevant stakeholders.
Provide compliance support, including Solid Waste Tonnage and EPA Method 22 Air Emissions reports.
Provide sampling support, including collection and analysis of samples.
Conduct quality control and quality assurance efforts, including pre-work checklists.

Overview

This position description is subject to change at any time as needed to meet the requirements of the program or company.

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

V2X is seeking Lead / Senior Engineers with experience in explosives / energetics processing, decontamination, demilitarization, and demolition to support our Government customer.

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Responsibilities

Major Job Activities:

Create or edit process documents, particularly Work Review Forms (WRFs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Compile documents such as hazard analyses or engineering analyses.
Manage the costs associated with the thermal treatment of equipment and materials potentially presenting an explosive hazard, including preparation of cost reports.
Manage the explosives and explosives-contaminated materials to be thermally treated via incineration on-site
Ensuring compliance with all environmental, safety, and health regulations (Federal, State, Local, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), etc.).

In addition, the Lead Engineer will:

Establish and monitor project schedule throughout all phases.
Provide operations and planning support, including creation of documents pertaining to preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting activities.
Provide permitting support with all relevant stakeholders.
Provide compliance support, i.e. Solid Waste Tonnage and EPA Method 22 Air Emissions reports.
Provide sampling support, including collection and analysis of samples.
Conduct quality control / quality assurance (QC/QA) efforts, including pre-work checklists.

Qualifications

Education / Certifications:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
Candidates shall maintain a current Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) certification (40-hour initial and eight (8) hour annual refresher training, as required).
Candidates shall complete and provide certificates for either the Basics of Naval Explosives Hazard Control (AMMO 18-DL) or the Naval Explosives Safety for Supervisors / Managers (AMMO-49-DL), as well as Military Munitions Rule training courses described in Appendix D of NAVSEA OP-5, Ammunition and Explosives Safety Ashore (no later than 30 days after hire).

Experience / Skills:

Lead Senior Engineer: At least seven (7) years of experience in explosive processing, including two (2) years of experience specifically in decontamination, demilitarization and demolition.
Senior Engineer: At least five (5) years of experience in explosive processing, including one (1) year of experience specifically in decontamination, demilitarization and demolition.
Demonstrated understanding of and responsibility for ensuring compliance with Federal, State, and local environmental and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations.

Clearance Requirement:

At a minimum, candidates must possess an active Secret (Tier 3) level Security Clearance.

At V2X, we are deeply committed to both equal employment opportunity, including protection for Veterans and individuals with disabilities, and fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We ensure all individuals are treated with fairness, respect, and dignity, recognizing the strength that comes from a workforce rich in diverse experiences, perspectives, and skills. This commitment, aligned with our core Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation, and expand our success in the global marketplace, ultimately enabling us to best serve our clients.

About the Company

V2X

Defense aerospace logistics, maintenance, and training

V2X is a public company that provides mission-critical aerospace and defense support services. Its offerings include logistics, maintenance, supply chain management, and training for military and government aircraft, ensuring operators stay mission-ready. The company works by delivering end-to-end aftermarket support—spares, repairs, logistics planning, and training programs—through a global network and contracts with national security agencies, notably the U.S. Department of Defense. V2X differentiates itself through strategic growth via acquisitions (notably Vertex Aerospace in 2018 and Raytheon’s defense training business in 2021, followed by a merger with Vectrus in 2022) to build a broad, integrated portfolio and scale its capabilities. Its goal is to be a leading, globally supported provider of defense and security solutions that keeps aviation assets ready and its clients prepared for mission requirements.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Madison, WI
Founded: 1975

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