Engineering Techician

Bowhead; Crane (IN); On-site; USD 53,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowhead seeks an Engineering Technician to support NSWC Crane Division. The role performs non-standardized assignments, adapts procedures, and works with supervision as needed.

You will troubleshoot electro-mechanical systems, interpret schematics, and assist in design modifications while maintaining test facilities. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in electronics with 7–10 years experience, 2M certification, and strong MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electronics with 7–10 years of relevant experience.
• 2M certification with electronics diagnostic experience.
• Experience troubleshooting and repair of electronic and mechanical systems using standard test equipment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to work alone or as part of a team.
• Prior NSWC Crane experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain and repair electro-mechanical systems and subsystems.
• Work on defective power supplies, disassembly, evaluation and repairs.
• Interpret and develop drawings and schematics; provide engineering support for system operation and analysis; inventory and logistics support for Crane's testing facility.
• Maintain the technical base of in-service systems; update parts lists; provide technician support in system use.
• Conduct tests or experiments; modify setups/procedures as needed; record test data with standard equipment.
• Assist in design modifications by compiling data related to design, specifications, and materials; identify data gaps.
• Operate MACCOR, NHR, and ACCAT Test Consoles to monitor tests and determine repair needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electro-mechanical systems

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in electronics

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (F3009 2026-26448):

Bowhead seeks a Engineering Technician to join our team in supporting the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane Division. The Engineering Technician performs assignments that are not completely standardized or prescribed, selects or adapts standard procedures or equipment, using fully applicable precedents, receives initial instructions, equipment requirements, and advice from supervisor or engineer as needed, performs recurring work independently. Work is reviewed for technical adequacy or conformity with instructions.

Responsibilities

Essential functions will include:

• Provides troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of electro mechanical systems and sub systems.
• Ability to work on defective power supplies through dissection, evaluation and then perfrom appropriate repairs.
• Interpret and develop drawings and schematics, engineering support for system operation an analysis. Inventory and logistics support for Crane's testing facility.
• Maintain the technical base of the in-service systems, update parts list for each system and provide technician support in use of systems.
• Conducting various tests or experiments which may require minor modifications in test setups or procedures as well as subjective judgments in measurement, selecting, preparing, and operating standard test equipment and records test data.
• Assisting in design modification by compiling data related to design, specifications, and materials that are pertinent to specific items of equipment or component parts; developing information concerning previous operational failures and modifications, and using judgment and initiative to recognize inconsistencies or gaps in data and seek sources to clarify information.
• Use MACCOR, NHR, and ACCAT Test Consoles to conduct monitoring of test and determine the extent of follow-on repairs if applicable.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electronics with a minimum of seven (7) to ten (10) years of relevant experience is required at a minimum
• Must be 2M certified, with electronics diagnostic experience.
• Must have general knowledge and experience with troubleshooting and repair of electronic and mechanical systems and subsystems utilizing standard test equipment.
• Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts
• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team
• Prior experience at NSWC Crane highly preferred

This is a SCA position and the targeted hourly rate is $46.26 hourly.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to obtain a clearance at a Secret level, however candidates with an active Secret level clearance are highly encouraged to apply. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.

Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Bowhead considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.

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