Engineering Technician

E Logic; Natick (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

E-Logic, Inc. is seeking an Engineering Technician to support the U.S. Army CFD at Natick, MA. The role focuses on high-fidelity systems, electronic control automation, and field feeding technologies in a DoD program.

You will perform hands-on testing, setup, troubleshooting, and documentation for programs like AM-TEMS, IFC/IBC-i, SCFP, and SFSU, with an on-site contract structure of 1-year base + 4 option years.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience with Military field feeding equipment.
• Demonstrated experience operating and troubleshooting high-fidelity technical systems and electronic control automation devices.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on technical support for military field feeding systems and prototype testing.
• Operate and troubleshoot electric and fuel-fired food service equipment and high-fidelity prototype technologies.
• Support testing of alternative energy and COTS automated appliances.
• Assist with First Article Testing (FAT) units for DLA-TS procurement.
• Support Submarine Food Service Upgrades (SFSU) equipment testing.
• Conduct market research on advanced feeding technologies and expeditionary equipment.
• Provide project-specific support for AM-TEMS, IFC/IBC-i, Navy Lifecycles upgrades, and SCFP testing.
• Assist with food production runs, packaging, and labeling as needed.
• Maintain warehouse organization and forklift operations.
• Assist with gas cylinders, liquid nitrogen, CFD boiler operations, and autoclaving waste.
• Submit monthly progress reports detailing support and accomplishments.

Skills

Military field feeding equipment

Electrical & control automation

Troubleshooting

Tools

Forklift certification

Federal supply system familiarity

Job description

Project Overview:

E-Logic, Inc. is seeking an experiencedEngineering Technicianto provide critical technical support to theU.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command - Soldier Center (DEVCOM-SC), Combat Feeding Division (CFD), specifically supporting theJoint Foodservice & Engineering Team (JFET)at theNatick Soldier Systems Center (NSSC)in Natick, MA.

This role directly supports theDoD Combat Feeding Research and Engineering Program (CFREP), contributing to the development of revolutionary military field feeding systems. The Engineering Technician will analyze, operate, and troubleshoot high-fidelity technical systems and electronic control automation devices, supporting cutting-edge technologies in high-efficiency fuel-fired combustion appliances, COTS food service sanitation, cooking technologies, and expeditionary equipment.

This is a full-time, on-site position with a stable contract structure (1-year base + 4 option years), offering the opportunity to work at the forefront of military food service innovation directly impacting Warfighter readiness and sustainment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical Support:Provide hands-on technical support to Project Officers developing military field feeding systems, including prototype testing and evaluation of food service equipment assets.
• System Operation & Troubleshooting:Operate and troubleshoot various electric and fuel-fired food service equipment and high-fidelity prototype technologies.
• Alternative Energy Testing:Support technical set-up and testing of alternative energies, fuel-fired heating systems, and COTS automated electric appliances.
• First Article Testing (FAT):Support set-up, testing, and evaluation of First Article Test units in support of Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support (DLA-TS) procurement efforts.
• Submarine Food Service Upgrades (SFSU):Provide set-up, test, and evaluation support for SFSU equipment.
• Market Research:Conduct market research analysis on revolutionary technologies in high-efficiency fuel-fired combustion appliances, COTS food service sanitation, cooking technologies, and expeditionary equipment.
• Project-Specific Support:Provide technical support for key projects including:
• Applied Materials for Thermal Energy Management and Storage (AM-TEMS)
• Insulated Food Container / Insulated Beverage Container - Improved (IFC/IBC-i)
• Navy Shipboard Equipment Lifecycle Program Upgrade
• Scalable Combat Feeding Platform (SCFP) - including M59 Field Range and Airtronic burner testing
• Submarine Food Service Upgrades (SFSU)
• Food Production Support:Assist with food production runs, including production line assistance, capping, labeling, packaging, and palletization.
• Warehouse & Logistics Support:Maintain organization and logistical support of the motor pool warehouse area, including forklift operation.
• Laboratory Support:Assist with gas cylinder replacement, liquid nitrogen filling, and CFD boiler operations supporting tube food production and autoclaving biological waste.
• Documentation:Submit monthly progress reports detailing project support and accomplishments.

Required Qualifications:

• General Experience:Minimum offive (5) years of experiencewith Military field feeding equipment.
• Specialized Experience:Demonstrated experience and understanding of the analysis, operation, and troubleshooting of high-fidelity technical systems and electronic control automation devices, specifically:
• High-efficiency fuel-fired combustion systems
• Food service sanitation technologies
• Cooking technologies
• Expeditionary equipment
• Forklift Certification:Forklift experience and training; ideally Government (Army SAFE) specific training to include 4k, 5k, and 15k certifications.
• Federal Supply System:Familiarity with using the current federal supply system to ship and receive equipment.
• Security Clearance:No security clearance is required for this position; however, must be eligible for installation access and a Common Access Card (CAC).
• Citizenship:U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Availability:Must be available to work on-site at Natick Soldier Systems Center, Natick, MA.

Preferred Qualifications:

• ServSafe Certificationis preferred but not required.
• Experience with ASTM standards and their application to testing commercial food service equipment.
• Experience with pouch fabrication and sealing of samples for experimental storage studies.
• Experience with product demonstration extrusion and form-filled sealing activities.

Why Join This Role?

• Mission Impact:Contribute directly to the development of military field feeding systems that sustain Warfighters in operational environments.
• Innovation:Work with cutting-edge technologies in fuel-fired combustion, food service sanitation, and expeditionary equipment.
• Contract Stability:Stable contract with 1-year base + 4 option years (total 5-year potential duration).
• Mission-Driven Environment:Work at the Natick Soldier Systems Center, a premier military research and development facility.
• Apply Your Expertise:Leverage your engineering technician skills in a high-impact R&D environment supporting national defense.

Work Location:

• Primary Location:Combat Capabilities Development Command - Soldier Center (DEVCOM-SC), Combat Feeding Division, JF&ET; Natick Soldier Systems Center (NSSC), 15 General Greene Avenue, Building #16, Natick, MA 01760.
• Work Schedule:Full-time, on-site.

Clearance & Access Requirements:

• No security clearance required.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC) and installation access.
• Must complete required installation access and CAC issuance processes prior to the start of contract performance.

Job Type:

• Full-time (40 hours/week)
• 1-year base period + 4 option years (anticipated September 2026 - August 2031)

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

E-Logic, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.