Engineering Technician VI

Star3; Indiana; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TRISTAR is seeking an Engineering Technician VI for Crane, IN to provide technical engineering, maintenance, testing, and systems integration support for Littoral Combat Ship and Legacy platforms.

The role involves installation, operation, maintenance, testing, evaluation, and sustainment of complex naval systems, working with engineering teams, government representatives, and shipboard crews to ensure safe, reliable system performance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of engineering, electronics, or mechanical experience.
• Experience troubleshooting and maintaining complex electrical, electronic, mechanical, or integrated systems.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical manuals, schematics, and system documentation.
• Strong technical writing, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain a U.S. government security clearance if required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical engineering support for Littoral Combat Ship/Legacy systems, subsystems, and associated equipment.
• Assist with installation, integration, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of electrical, electronic, mechanical, and combat systems.
• Perform system operational checks, functional testing, and equipment performance evaluations.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and document system deficiencies, equipment failures, and technical discrepancies.
• Interpret and apply engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, technical manuals, schematics, and equipment specifications.
• Support shipboard maintenance, modernization, system upgrades, and engineering change implementation.
• Assist engineering teams with system configuration management, technical documentation, and equipment verification.
• Conduct inspections and verify equipment installations comply with applicable Navy standards and engineering requirements.
• Support testing and evaluation activities, including dockside testing, harbor acceptance testing, and sea trials.
• Prepare technical reports, test procedures, maintenance documentation, and deficiency reports.
• Coordinate with government personnel, shipboard operators, engineering teams, and maintenance activities to resolve technical issues.
• Maintain accurate records of equipment status, maintenance actions, test results, and system performance.
• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with safety requirements, quality assurance procedures, and applicable technical standards.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Engineering drawings

Technical writing

Independent work

Team collaboration

Job description

Description

TRISTAR is seeking an Engineering Technician VI in Crane, IN. The Littoral Combat Systems (LCS)/Legacy Engineering Technician provides technical engineering, maintenance, testing, troubleshooting, and systems integration support for Littoral Combat Ship and Legacy platforms and associated combat and mission systems. This position supports the installation, operation, maintenance, testing, evaluation, and sustainment of complex naval systems and equipment.

The technician works closely with engineering personnel, shipboard crews, government representatives, program managers, and maintenance teams to ensure shipboard systems operate safely, reliably, and in accordance with Navy technical requirements, engineering specifications, and established procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical engineering support for Littoral Combat Ship/Legacy systems, subsystems, and associated equipment.
• Assist with the installation, integration, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of electrical, electronic, mechanical, and combat systems.
• Perform system operational checks, functional testing, and equipment performance evaluations.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and document system deficiencies, equipment failures, and technical discrepancies.
• Interpret and apply engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, technical manuals, schematics, and equipment specifications.
• Support shipboard maintenance, modernization, system upgrades, and engineering change implementation.
• Assist engineering teams with system configuration management, technical documentation, and equipment verification.
• Conduct inspections and verify equipment installations comply with applicable Navy standards and engineering requirements.
• Support testing and evaluation activities, including dockside testing, harbor acceptance testing, and sea trials.
• Prepare technical reports, test procedures, maintenance documentation, and deficiency reports.
• Coordinate with government personnel, shipboard operators, engineering teams, and maintenance activities to resolve technical issues.
• Maintain accurate records of equipment status, maintenance actions, test results, and system performance.
• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with safety requirements, quality assurance procedures, and applicable technical standards.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in engineering, electronics, electrical systems, mechanical systems, maintenance, or technical support.
• Experience troubleshooting and maintaining complex electrical, electronic, mechanical, or integrated systems.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical manuals, schematics, and system documentation.
• Strong technical writing, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance, if required by the contract.

Comfort zones don't move missions forward. People do.

At TRISTAR, we're not looking for people who simply check the boxes. We're looking for problem-solvers, innovators, and professionals who are ready to make an impact. Every challenge we tackle supports critical missions, and every team member plays a role in delivering results that matter. If you're driven by purpose, motivated by challenges, and ready to contribute to something bigger than yourself, we invite you to take the next step.

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.