Engineering Technician

Bowhead • Crane, IN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Bowhead seeks an Engineering Technician to join its team in the Power and Energy Division at the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC Crane) in Crane, Indiana. The technician performs assignments that are not always standard and adapts standard procedures and equipment, using applicable precedents, to complete recurring work. The position receives instructions, equipment, and advice from supervisors; work is reviewed, but the technician must be able to perform the described work independently.

This is a Service Contract Act (SCA) position with a targeted hourly rate of $25.23. The salary information is a general guideline; Bowhead considers factors including the position’s scope and responsibilities, candidate experience, education and training, skills, internal peer equity, and market and business considerations when making an offer. The role requires the ability to obtain a Secret clearance. U.S. citizenship is required for Secret clearance at this location; candidates who already hold a Secret clearance are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• Associate degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Computers Technology, Mechanical Engineering, or a similar discipline.
• Three to five years of experience performing the described duties.
• Experience working with electrical systems, including strong knowledge of wiring and troubleshooting.
• Solid knowledge of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and experience executing complex technical procedures.
• Prior experience with NSWC Crane operations.
• Intermediate to advanced skills with Microsoft Office, 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 clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for 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

• Candidates who currently hold a Secret clearance are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Construct components, subunits, or simple models, or adapt standard equipment; troubleshoot and correct malfunctions when needed.
• Follow specific layouts and scientific diagrams to construct and package simple devices and equipment subunits.
• Conduct tests or experiments, making minor modifications to test setups or procedures as needed; use judgment in measurement, 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 data, identify errors or inconsistencies, and select methods of data presentation.
• Assist with design modifications by compiling data related to designs, specifications, and materials pertinent to specific equipment items or component parts.
• Develop information about previous operational failures and modifications; use judgment and initiative to identify data inconsistencies or gaps and seek sources to clarify information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree