Engineering Technician VI

Tristar • Crane, IN

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About The Position

TRISTAR is seeking an Engineering Technician VI in Crane, Indiana. The Littoral Combat Systems (LCS)/Legacy Engineering Technician provides technical engineering, maintenance, testing, troubleshooting, and systems integration support for Littoral Combat Ship and Legacy platforms and associated combat and mission systems. The role supports the installation, operation, maintenance, testing, evaluation, and sustainment of complex naval systems and equipment.

The technician works closely with engineering personnel, shipboard crews, government representatives, program managers, and maintenance teams to help ensure shipboard systems operate safely and reliably and meet Navy technical requirements, engineering specifications, and established procedures.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in engineering, electronics, electrical systems, mechanical systems, maintenance, or technical support.
• Experience troubleshooting and maintaining complex electrical, electronic, mechanical, or integrated systems.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical manuals, schematics, and system documentation.
• Strong technical writing, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance, if required by the contract.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical engineering support for Littoral Combat Ship/Legacy systems, subsystems, and associated equipment.
• Assist with the installation, integration, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of electrical, electronic, mechanical, and combat systems.
• Perform system operational checks, functional testing, and equipment performance evaluations.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and document system deficiencies, equipment failures, and technical discrepancies.
• Interpret and apply engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, technical manuals, schematics, and equipment specifications.
• Support shipboard maintenance, modernization, system upgrades, and engineering change implementation.
• Assist engineering teams with system configuration management, technical documentation, and equipment verification.
• Conduct inspections and verify equipment installations comply with applicable Navy standards and engineering requirements.
• Support testing and evaluation activities, including dockside testing, harbor acceptance testing, and sea trials.
• Prepare technical reports, test procedures, maintenance documentation, and deficiency reports.
• Coordinate with government personnel, shipboard operators, engineering teams, and maintenance activities to resolve technical issues.
• Maintain accurate records of equipment status, maintenance actions, test results, and system performance.
• Ensure work is performed in accordance with safety requirements, quality assurance procedures, and applicable technical standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed