Engineering Technician

UIC Alaska • Crane, IN

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Bowhead is seeking an Engineering Technician to support the Infrared Radio Frequency (IR/RF) Division at the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) in Crane, Indiana. The division conducts research and development for pyrotechnic and countermeasure devices in support of the Navy, Air Force, Army, and Joint Strike Fighter. Its mission is to promote the self-protection of aircraft, vessels, and vehicles through work that includes infrared technology, lasers, and electronic warfare research and development.

The Engineering Technician performs complex engineering assignments in a research and development environment. The role uses production equipment such as injection mold machines and metal lathes and requires experience with soldering and welding equipment. The technician also provides mentoring and leadership to lower-level Engineering Technicians.

This is a Service Contract Act (SCA) position with a targeted hourly rate of $24.30. Applicants may be subject to pre-employment and/or random drug and alcohol screening and must comply with UIC’s Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. The employee must be able to maintain explosive certification and obtain a Secret-level security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required for a Secret clearance at this location; current Secret clearance holders are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Seven to ten years of experience.
• Ability to maintain explosive certification; explosive certification is required.
• Ability to obtain a Secret-level security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship, required for a Secret clearance at this location.
• Experience with soldering and welding equipment.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels and outside contacts.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience supporting NSWC Crane and/or the IR/RF Division.
• Current Secret clearance holder.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex engineering assignments in a research and development environment.
• Use production equipment, including injection mold machines and metal lathes, as well as soldering and welding equipment.
• Provide mentoring and leadership to lower-level Engineering Technicians.
• Perform scheduling, supply chain and lifecycle management, SOP management, review and editing, inventory tracking and management, and related tasks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED