Engineering Technician VI

Tri Star Engineering, Inc.; Crane (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

TRISTAR is seeking an Engineering Technician VI (TIG) to lead and execute complex electronics and RF projects. You will provide expert support, perform testing, troubleshooting, and analysis on microwave systems and environmental effects on electronics, and may supervise junior technicians.

The role demands extensive hands-on work, IPC soldering, schematic reading, and readiness to travel up to 50% in field environments. U.S.

Qualifications

• 10 years in electronics tech, testing or repair of ECM systems.
• Military ECM/RF/electronics experience preferred.
• Expert-level technician tasks with production interfacing knowledge.
• Minimum 5 years as engineering technician with design support.
• Experience using RF/test equipment such as scopes and analyzers.
• Able to read schematics and CCA layouts; follow technical directions.
• IPC solder certification and surface-mount rework capability.
• Able to work independently, manage priorities, and communicate with teams.
• MS Office proficiency (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead complex technical projects; act as technical expert in electronics/RF/microwave areas.
• Resolve design/test problems with creative judgment beyond standard methods.
• Review work for compliance and advise on technical issues and policy matters.
• May supervise or train lower-level technicians.
• Prepare designs, test setups, and procedures for complex equipment and instrumentation.
• Coordinate test setups and tests to prove design feasibility and improve performance.
• Test, troubleshoot, repair, install, and support RF systems and related equipment.
• Diagnose system problems across multiple levels (CCA, analog, digital, RF).
• Provide on-site support during test events; act as SME for test equipment.
• Attend planning meetings and coordination sessions; contribute to efficiency and safety.

Skills

Electronics troubleshooting

RF systems

Microwave systems

Test equipment operation

Schematic reading

Power circuitry

Microsoft Office

U.S. Citizenship

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Military technical training

Electronics-related coursework

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Vector network analyzers

Signal generators

General test equipment

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Engineering Technician VI (TIG). This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on complex technical projects, providing expert support and leadership. If you are a detail-oriented professional with a strong background in electronics, RF, microwave systems, or environmental factors affecting electronic systems, we invite you to join our innovative team.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently plan and accomplish complex technical projects or studies; serve as a technical expert in specialized engineering areas related to electronics, RF, microwave systems, or environmental factors affecting electronic systems.
• Use judgment and creativity to resolve design, operational, test, and troubleshooting problems where standard methods may not fully apply.
• Review work for compliance with project objectives and provide advice on unusual technical problems, operational issues, or policy matters.
• May supervise, train, or provide direction to lower-level technicians.
• Prepare or support designs, specifications, test setups, experiments, and procedures for complex equipment, systems, components, and instrumentation.
• Plan approaches to solve design and test problems; recommend improved design or test techniques; coordinate with engineers, contract personnel, and system users to resolve issues and ensure system compatibility.
• Design and coordinate test setups and experiments to prove/disprove design feasibility, improve equipment performance, and support development of special test equipment or pilot models.
• Test, troubleshoot, repair, install, and support RF systems, electronic countermeasure systems, cables, modules, assemblies, circuit card assemblies, and related test equipment.
• Diagnose system problems and work with engineers to identify root cause and corrective actions at the system, CCA, component, analog, digital, RF, power circuitry, and interface levels.
• Provide technical support during test events; serve as a subject matter expert on test equipment and material.
• Attend planning meetings, IPTs, scheduling sessions, test briefs, and related coordination meetings.
• Provide input and recommendations to improve efficiency, readiness, safety, and execution of test events.
• Serve as UAV pilot and/or tactical vehicle driver as required.
• Travel up to 50%; work in field environments and inclement weather; lift over 20 lbs. as required.

Requirements

• 10 years of related professional experience in electronics technology, test, measurement, troubleshooting, or repair of Electronic Countermeasure systems.
• Military technical school or specialty experience associated with Electronic Countermeasures, RF, microwave, electronics, or related systems.
• Expert-level proficiency in common and complex technician-level tasks; strong understanding of production processes and interfacing processes.
• Minimum of 5 years as an engineering technician with electrical design support and troubleshooting experience.
• Experience using RF and general test equipment such as signal sources, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers, and related instrumentation.
• Ability to troubleshoot hardware at the system, CCA, component, analog, digital, RF, power, and interface levels.
• Ability to read and work from schematics, CCA layouts, test requirements, and written or oral technical direction.
• IPC solder certification and demonstrated ability to rework surface-mount components at the board level.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, support multiple tasks, and communicate effectively with engineers, test teams, and customers.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Candidate must be able to obtain a favorable Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
• High School diploma, vocational degree, GED certificate, or equivalent technical training.

About TRISTAR

TRISTAR is an SBA certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned professional services company supporting the U.S. Department of War 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 War 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.