SCA Engineering Tech

Bowhead • Crane, IN

21h

About The Position

Bowhead seeks a Senior Engineering Technician to support the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane Division. The technician performs assignments that are not completely standardized or prescribed, selecting or adapting standard procedures or equipment using applicable precedents. After receiving initial instructions, equipment requirements, and advice from a supervisor or engineer as needed, the technician performs recurring work independently.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in electronics.
• Five to seven years of relevant experience.
• Qualified in submarines (SS), with service experience aboard U.S. Navy VIRGINIA-class submarines (SSN-774 through SSN-800).
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience operating, maintaining, or supporting systems on VIRGINIA-class submarines.
• Intermediate to advanced skills with Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels and with outside contacts.
• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment, with the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Must be able to obtain a Secret security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for a Secret clearance at this location.
• Able to lift up to 25 pounds, stand and walk for prolonged periods, and twist, bend, and squat periodically.

Nice To Haves

• Prior service as an Electrician’s Mate Nuclear (EMN), preferred because of direct experience with submarine electrical power generation, distribution, and related electrical systems.
• Experience as an Electronics Technician Nuclear (ETN) or Machinist’s Mate Nuclear (MMN), with relevant familiarity with submarine electrical systems and operations.
• Current Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Construct components, sub-units, or simple models; adapt standard equipment; and troubleshoot and correct malfunctions as needed.
• Follow specific layouts and scientific diagrams to construct and package simple devices and equipment sub-units.
• Conduct tests or experiments, making minor modifications to test setups or procedures as needed; make subjective measurement judgments; select, prepare, and operate standard test equipment; and record test data.
• Extract and compile engineering data from field notes, manuals, lab reports, and other sources; process the data, identify errors or inconsistencies, and select presentation methods.
• Assist with design modifications by compiling data on design, specifications, and materials relevant to particular equipment items or component parts.
• Develop information about previous operational failures and modifications, identify gaps or inconsistencies in the data, and seek sources to clarify information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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