Engineering Technician: Precision Lab & Depot Testing

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

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.