Mechanical Testing Laboratory Technician

Ongoing contract to characterize the performance of energetic materials for the Department of Defence's guided weapons research project.

• Requires experience working with energetic material and Australian Citizenship essential (for security clearances)
• $ Based on Experience
• Edinburgh South Australia

The Role...As a laboratory technician you will undertake the following
1. Mechanical and performance characterization of energetic materials; including mechanical property assessment, burn rate determination and physical properties.
2. Analysis of test data.
3. Maintenance of test facilities, liaise with workshop staff as required, prepare hardware and materials, conduct pre-test checks and post-test clean-up.
4. Ensure compliance documentation required for the safe operation of the laboratory is in place and current including managing the risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace
5. Assist in the p...