Also called: Armor Test Technician
Fires test rounds and records results in labs that certify body armor, helmets and vehicle protection.
You mount an armor panel, fire a test barrel from a remote station, then measure dents in clay backing. Every result is carefully recorded because it decides whether armor gets certified.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 1 year after high school. High school diploma or associate degree; on-the-job training.
Ways in: On-the-job training, 2-year college, Military. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Majors to look at: Engineering Technology.
Growing about average. Small field.
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. Automated firing and measurement rigs speed tests; handling, setup and safety stay with trained techs.
Age 18+. One way to start: Apply at armor test labs or through a staffing agency; new hires are trained on the job
Classes: Physics, Chemistry, Shop class, Algebra.
Official data: O*NET occupation 17-3029.
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