Engineering Technician

UIC Arctic Response Services, LLC; Crane (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowhead is seeking an Engineering Technician to support the Infrared Radio Frequency (IR/RF) Division at NSWC Crane, Indiana. The role involves complex engineering tasks in a research setting with equipment such as injection mold machines, metal lathes, soldering and welding, and mentorship of lower-level technicians.

Responsibilities include scheduling, supply chain and lifecycle management, SOP reviews, inventory tracking, ERP and SWMS/IPDM experience, and MHE certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and seven to ten years of experience.
• Experience supporting NSWC Crane and/or the IR/RF Division.
• EXPLOSIVE CERTIFICATION REQUIRED: Must be able to maintain explosive certification.
• Pre-employment drug & alcohol screening may be required.

Responsibilities

• Scheduling
• Supply Chain and Lifecycle Management
• SOP management, review and editing
• Inventory tracking and management
• ERP experience
• SWMS experience
• IPDM experience
• MHE Certification

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Explosive certification

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (IR/IF F3005 2026-25962):

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 IR/RF Systems Technologies Division conducts research and development for pyrotechnic and countermeasure devices in support of the Navy, Air Force, Army and Joint Strike Fighter. The primary mission is to promote the self-protection of aircraft, vessels and vehicles and includes, but is not limited to, Infrared Technology, lasers and electronic warfare research and development. The Engineering Technician will be responsible for performing complex engineering assignments in a research and development environment. The Engineering Technician will utilize various production equipment including, but not limited to, injection mold machines, metal lathes and must be experienced with soldering and welding equipment. The Engineering Technician will provide mentoring and leadership to lower level Engineering Technicians in addition to duties outlined briefly below.

Responsibilities

Essential duties may include:

• Scheduling
• Supply Chain and Lifecycle Management
• SOP management, review and editing
• Inventory tracking and management
• ERP experience
• SWMS experience
• IPDM experience
• MHE Certification

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and seven (7) to ten (10) years of experience.
• Previous experience supporting NSWC Crane and/or the IR/RF Division
• Microsoft Office software suite Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts
• EXPLOSIVE CERTIFICATION REQUIRED: Must be able to maintain explosive certification.
• Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen and must follow UIC’s Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements.

This is a SCA position and the targeted hourly rate is $30.09 hourly.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 15 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 security clearance at the Secret level. Current Secret clearance holder 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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