Engineering Technician

Bowhead; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowhead seeks an Engineering Technician to join our team at NSWC Crane in Crane, IN, within the Power and Energy Division. The role requires adapting standard procedures to meet project needs and working with supervisors while developing independent work capabilities.

The position emphasizes electrical systems expertise, SOPs, and data handling, with clear requirements for prior NSWC Crane experience and US citizenship for security clearance.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher in a relevant engineering field.
• 5–7 years of hands-on electrical and mechanical engineering experience.
• Experience with NSWC Crane operations is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of wiring, troubleshooting, and SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Construct components, subunits, or simple models and troubleshoot.
• Follow diagrams to assemble devices and subunits.
• Conduct tests and modify setups as needed.
• Extract, compile, and analyze engineering data from various sources.
• Support design modification by compiling specs and materials.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical systems experience

SOPs and procedures

Microsoft Office proficiency

Communication and teamwork

Education

Associate's degree or higher in Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical engineering or related field

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Overview

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (F3006 2026-26227):

Bowhead seeks an Engineering Technician to join our team in Crane, IN at the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC Crane) in the Power and Energy Division. The Engineering Technician will perform assignments that are not always standard and must be capable of adapting standard procedures and equipment, using applicable precedents, to perform recurring work. The Engineering Technician will receive instructions, equipment and advice from supervisors and work will be reviewed but must be able to conduct the following types of work independently.

Responsibilities

Essential functions will include:

• Constructing components, subunits, or simple models or adapts standard equipment; may troubleshoot and correct malfunctions.
• Following specific layout and scientific diagrams to construct and package simple devices and subunits of equipment.
• 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 recording test data.
• Extracting and compiling a variety of engineering data from field notes, manuals, lab reports, etc., processing data, identifying errors or inconsistencies, selecting methods of data presentation.
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or above in Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Computers Technology, Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline is required. In addition to five to seven (5-7) years of experience with the above mentioned duties.
• Experience working with electrical systems, including strong knowledge of wiring and troubleshooting.
• Solid knowledge of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and background in executing complex technical procedures.
• Prior experience with NSWC Crane Operations is required.
• 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

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 the secret level. Candidates who currently hold a secret clearance are encouraged to apply. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.