Amentum

UXO Technician II

Amentum$105K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent with 8 years of EOD/UXO experience including military or commercial background in munitions response and range clearance.
  • Graduate of U.S. Naval School EOD and compliance with the DoD Explosive Safety Board requirements.
  • Completed 200 hours of training on MEC and MPPEH including on-site demilitarization processes.
  • Graduation from an OSHA-compliant 40-hour HAZWOPER course; awareness of explosives safety practices and PPE use.
  • Proficient in common software applications; able to operate office equipment and material handling devices.
  • Possess a valid state motor vehicle driver's license and ability to qualify for a US Government Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Investigate and identify MEC and MPPEH, including explosive residues in various media.
  • Classify military munitions and determine the status of their fuses.
  • Perform onsite demilitarization and manage demolition materials safely.
  • Supervise personnel in range clearances to prevent unsafe handling of hazardous items.
  • Conduct risk-hazard analysis and maintain operational checks on team equipment.
  • Assist in classifying UXO and utilize magnetometers for detecting subsurface UXO.
  • Oversee the disposal of ammunition and explosives via safe methods including burning and managing a decontamination station.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a critical and impactful role involving hazardous materials management and safety.
  • Training and professional development in UXO and munitions identification and handling.
  • Potential for employment stability in a field with growing demand for qualified technicians.
  • Dynamic work environment with varied responsibilities and challenges.
  • Travel opportunities to different sites for hands-on experience in diverse operational scenarios.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Amentum is seeking a UXO Technician II for the North of Las Vegas, NV area to provides technical oversight, support and sets standards for UXO and support personnel conducting range clearance operations including unexploded ordnance (UXO)-related operations. Assigned tasks include ordnance response projects, performs reconnaissance, classification, disposing, transporting, and storage of UXO complying with Federal, state and local laws.

Essential Responsibilities:
  • Investigate for and identify MEC (Munitions and Explosives of Concern) and MPPEH (Material Potentially Presenting an Explosive Hazard), including explosive residues in media (soil, oil, etc.), on range, targets, target elements, buildings and installed equipment.
  • Identify different types of military munitions, including whether a military munitions fuse is armed or unarmed.
  • Perform on-site demilitarization of MEC and handling of demolition materials.
  • Inspect munitions, munition components, and targets for the presence of explosive hazards
  • Supervise personnel assisting in range clearances to ensure hazardous items are not inadvertently moved or removed.
  • Inspect MPPEH IAW DoDI 4140.62 to identify and remove MDEH before it can be declared MDAS.
  • Able to fully perform all UXOSP and for UXOTI and UXOTII functions.
  • Perform risk-hazard analysis, maintenance and operator checks on all team equipment.
  • Assist in performing reconnaissance and classification of UXO identification of US and foreign guided missiles, bombs and bomb fuses, grenades and grenade fuses, rockets and rocket fuses, land mines and associated components.
  • Locate subsurface UXO using military and/or civilian magnetometers.
  • Direct operator maintenance of military and/or civilian magnetometers.
  • Locate surface UXO using visual means and assist in transporting and storing UXO.
  • Responsible for demolition of materials, preparing non-electric firing system for all UXO disposal operation, preparing electric firing system for an UXO disposal operation and disposing of ammunition/explosives by burning.
  • Dispose of ammunition/explosives by assisting in the operation of personnel decontamination station.
  • Assist in the inspection of salvage UXO-related material and erection of UXO-related protective works.
  • Provide additional operational mission, test, and exercise support as required.
  • May provide instructions or work direction to lower level technicians.
  • Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.


Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
  • High school diploma or equivalent and 8 years of EOD/UXO experience, prior military EOD and/or commercial UXO experience in munitions, response actions or range clearance activities, as appropriate for the contracted operation, plus specific project/explosives safety training.
  • Must be a graduate of U.S. Naval School EOD and meet the requirements of the DoD Explosive Safety Board (Technical Paper-18). Completed 200 hours of training on MEC (Munitions and Explosives of Concern), and MPPEH (Material Potentially Presenting an Explosive Hazard).
  • Graduate of an OSHA-compliant (29 CFR 1910.120) 40-hour HAZWOPER course.
  • Explosives safety; recognition of munitions and MEC, particularly UXO; and the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • Must be computer literate in common software applications and able to operate general office equipment.
  • Must be able to operate forklift or material handling/lifting devices, and demonstrate experience working in procedurally, environmental and safety compliant environment.
  • Unexploded ordnance experience desired.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid state issued motor vehicle drivers' license.
  • Position requires the ability to qualify for and maintain a US Government Secret security clearance. Note: US citizenship is required to obtain a US Government Secret security clearance.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Preferred possession and maintenance of a valid Commercial driver's license (CDL) with a hazardous materials (HAZMAT) endorsement.


Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:

Works in proximity to toxic chemical munitions. May enter areas containing toxic chemicals or chemical munitions. Work involves standing for long periods. May lift up to 50 pounds. May require work in high temperature, dusty or confined areas. May require work using and/or wearing protective equipment. The employee frequently is required to walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. The individual's supervisor assures that the degree of risk is reduced to the lowest level. Required to work a schedule of rotating eight, ten (normally), or twelve-hour shifts, including weekends and holidays. Required to travel frequently with overnight stays. Must be able to acknowledge and respond to emergency lights and sirens and be capable of wearing a protective mask.

Compensation Details:
$50.78

Original Posting:
06/17/2026 - Until Filled
Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

About Amentum

Amentum is a leading provider of engineering and technical services to the U.S. government and commercial customers worldwide. The company offers a wide range of services, including environmental remediation, facilities management, and logistics and supply chain management, among others. Amentum has a global presence, with operations in over 20 countries, and serves a diverse range of customers, including the Department of Defense, the Department of Energy, and the Department of State. The company is committed to providing high-quality services and has a strong reputation for technical expertise, innovation, and customer satisfaction.
Learn more about Amentum
Size
20,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$200 million
Founded
2014
Revenue
$5 billion

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