What is an ordnance engineering technician and how to become one

Key steps to become an ordnance engineering technician

1. Explore ordnance engineering technician education requirements

   Most common ordnance engineering technician degrees

   Bachelor's

   35.0 %

   High School Diploma

   32.0 %

   Associate

   29.1 %

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2. Start to develop specific ordnance engineering technician skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Demolition	13.39%
   Safety Standards	11.73%
   DOD	11.48%
   Hazardous Materials	10.13%
   Loaders	8.77%

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3. Research ordnance engineering technician duties and responsibilities

   • Manage and distribute cad standards to contributing design consultants and assist with any design issues as necessary.
   • Close interaction with police and EOD unit on base in case of an explosive emergency.
   • Coordinate with the on-scene-commander and security element and direct all actions and EOD procedures on scene.
   • Perform recovery of deep bury UXO utilizing an excavator.

4. Apply for ordnance engineering technician jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for an ordnance engineering technician job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams