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Building on nearly 50 years of success, we deliver Payload & Protection Systems, Aero/Hydrodynamic Interstage Systems, and Propulsion & Launch Systems to more than 80 prime contractors supporting over 130 space and defense programs.\nAs a Hazardous Materials Technician, you will support safe and compliant manufacturing operations by managing hazardous and non-hazardous materials throughout their lifecycle. 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