Engineering Techician

UIC Alaska • Crane, IN

5d

About The Position

Bowhead seeks an Engineering Technician to support the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane Division. The position performs assignments that are not completely standardized or prescribed, selecting or adapting standard procedures or equipment based on applicable precedents. The technician receives initial instructions, equipment requirements, and advice from a supervisor or engineer as needed, performs recurring work independently, and has work reviewed for technical adequacy or conformity with instructions.

The role provides troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of electromechanical systems and subsystems, including diagnosing and repairing defective power supplies. It also supports testing-facility inventory and logistics, maintains the technical base of in-service systems and their parts lists, and provides technician support for system use. The technician uses MACCOR, NHR, and ACCAT test consoles to monitor tests and determine follow-on repairs where applicable.

This is an SCA position with a targeted hourly rate of $46.26. The employee must be able to obtain a Secret security clearance; candidates with an active Secret clearance are encouraged to apply. U.S. citizenship is required for a Secret clearance at this location.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in electronics.
• Seven to ten years of relevant experience at a minimum.
• 2M certification.
• Electronics diagnostic experience.
• General knowledge and experience troubleshooting and repairing electronic and mechanical systems and subsystems using standard test equipment.
• Intermediate to advanced skills with Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels and outside contacts.
• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment, with the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to obtain a Secret-level security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for a Secret clearance at this location.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds, stand and walk for prolonged periods, and periodically twist, bend, and squat.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience at NSWC Crane is highly preferred.
• An active Secret-level security clearance is highly encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair electromechanical systems and subsystems.
• Dissect and evaluate defective power supplies and perform appropriate repairs.
• Interpret and develop drawings and schematics, and provide engineering support for system operation and analysis.
• Provide inventory and logistics support for Crane's testing facility.
• Maintain the technical base of in-service systems, update parts lists for each system, and provide technician support in using systems.
• Conduct tests or experiments, making minor modifications to test setups or procedures as needed; select, prepare, and operate standard test equipment and record test data.
• Assist with design modifications by compiling relevant equipment and component data, including design, specifications, and materials; develop information about prior operational failures and modifications and identify data inconsistencies or gaps.
• Use MACCOR, NHR, and ACCAT test consoles to monitor tests and determine the extent of follow-on repairs, if applicable.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior