Ballistics Engineer

$85,000 - $100,000/Yr

ZP Group - Fort Novosel, AL

Full-time - Mid Level

Fort Novosel, AL

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Piper Companies is looking for a Ballistics Engineer to join an organization supporting medical research located in Fort Novosel, AL. The Ballistics Engineer will provide technical engineering support across ballistics research and development initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Design, assemble, install, and maintain experimental equipment and systems
• Provide expertise in ballistics, military tactical information, and equipment
• Apply engineering principles across scientific, medical, and technical fields to support experimentation
• Support the development of testing procedures, equipment, and risk assessments for various research projects
• Serve as an Associate Investigator, advising study and Principal Investigators in instrumentation, data acquisition, and research execution
• Write and review SOPs to ensure compliance with safety policies

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience with programming, data acquisition, instrumentation, kinematic, and video motion capture
• Experience with ballistics, blast, impact, pressure gauges, etc.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering (electrical, biomedical, mechanical, biomechanics, or a related field) from an ABET-accredited program
• Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• PTO
• Holidays
• Sick Leave as required by law