Engineering Technician

TRISTAR INC; Crane (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TRISTAR is seeking an Engineering Technician to support the U.S. Navy MK-234 NULKA active missile decoy program at NSWC Crane. You will work with government engineers to test, refurbish, and sustain MK-234 system components in a hands-on lab and test environment.

The role involves testing FCUs and payloads, operating specialized equipment, documenting results, and coordinating maintenance and shipping among facilities. Citizenship and ability to obtain a Secret clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in engineering, testing, maintenance, manufacturing, or depot operations.
• Experience interpreting technical procedures, drawings, and work instructions.
• Ability to operate laboratory, electrical, mechanical, or electronic test equipment.
• U.S. Citizenship is required and ability to obtain Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing, troubleshooting, and evaluation of MK-234 NULKA subassemblies and components, including FCUs, payloads, and related hardware.
• Operate and maintain specialized test equipment used to support depot maintenance and refurbishment operations.
• Conduct pre-test and post-test inspections and document results per procedures.
• Support thermal battery replacement activities, including battery removal, installation, wire harness fabrication, verification testing, and quality documentation.
• Assist with payload performance testing and data collection at outdoor test ranges.
• Support runout measurements and inspections associated with payload refurbishment.
• Coordinate movement, staging, inventory, and shipment of hardware between facilities.
• Generate and document NCRs for failed hardware and MRB activities.
• Work with engineers to identify test trends, troubleshoot failures, and improve testing efficiency while maintaining technical rigor.
• Maintain accurate maintenance, test, inspection, and QA records.
• Participate in IPT, MRB, and technical review meetings as required.

Skills

Test equipment operation

Troubleshooting

Technical reporting

Documentation

Reading drawings

Education

Associate degree in Engineering Technology

IPC-A-610 Certification

J-STD-001 Solder Certification

Equivalent military or technical experience

Job description

Description

We are seeking a motivated Engineering Technician to support the U.S. Navy's MK-234 NULKA active missile decoy program at NSWC Crane. The selected candidate will provide direct support to government engineers and technicians performing depot maintenance, testing, evaluation, repair, refurbishment, and lifecycle sustainment of MK-234 system components and subassemblies.

This position requires a technically skilled individual who enjoys hands-on work in a laboratory, depot maintenance, and test environment. The successful candidate will work closely with government personnel to test and evaluate Flight Control Units (FCUs), Spin Control Units (SCUs), payload assemblies, thermal battery replacement activities, and associated support equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform testing, troubleshooting, and evaluation of MK-234 NULKA subassemblies and components, including Flight Control Units (FCUs), payloads, and related hardware.
• Operate and maintain specialized test equipment used to support depot maintenance and refurbishment operations.
• Conduct pre-test and post-test inspections and document results in accordance with approved procedures.
• Support thermal battery replacement (TBR) activities, including battery removal and installation, wire harness fabrication, verification testing, and quality documentation.
• Assist with payload performance testing and data collection at outdoor test ranges.
• Support vertical and horizontal runout measurements and inspections associated with payload refurbishment activities.
• Coordinate movement, staging, inventory, and shipment of hardware between maintenance, test, and assembly facilities.
• Generate and document Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) for failed hardware and support Material Review Board (MRB) activities.
• Work closely with engineers to identify test trends, troubleshoot failures, and improve testing efficiency while maintaining technical rigor.
• Maintain accurate maintenance, test, inspection, and quality assurance records.
• Participate in Integrated Product Team (IPT), MRB, and technical review meetings as required.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience supporting engineering, testing, maintenance, manufacturing, or depot operations.
• Experience interpreting technical procedures, drawings, and work instructions.
• Ability to operate laboratory, electrical, mechanical, or electronic test equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience documenting test results and preparing technical reports.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and work in laboratory, shop, warehouse, and outdoor test environments.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Education and Certifications

• Associate degree in Engineering Technology, Electronics Technology, Mechanical Technology, or related technical field; equivalent military or technical experience may be substituted.
• IPC-A-610 Certification.
• J-STD-001 Solder Certification

About TRISTAR

TRISTAR is an SBA certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned professional services company supporting the U.S. Department of Defense programs. Our core competencies include Electronic Warfare, Enterprise Management, Full Spectrum Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Digital Transformation, Software Engineering and Development, Maritime Modernization and Engineering, and Technical Solutions.

TRISTAR was founded in March 1995 and has built an employee-focused collaborative environment which enables our team of professionals to create and deliver customized solutions to meet our customers’ mission critical challenges. TRISTAR’s core capabilities support customers with end-to-end solutions.

For over 30 years, TRISTAR has demonstrated and perfected our ability to successfully manage any task, small or large no matter how difficult or complex.

TRISTAR is proud to serve the Department of Defense and other Federal Agencies.

TRISTAR provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.