Environmental Test Technician

UIC Arctic Response Services, LLC; Crane (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowhead seeks an Environmental Test Technician to join our team at the Naval Surface Warfare Center in Crane, IN. The Technician will provide thermal and shock testing support for the Strategic Systems Guidance, Navigation and Control Division.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree preferred, 3–5 years of hardware experience, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance. Collaboration with test operators and design staff is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (preferred) in engineering, scientific, or technical discipline.
• 3–5 years of technical experience with high-reliability systems.
• Hardware problem identification and debugging experience.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Effective communication across all levels and teams.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage test schedules with assistance from leads.
• Support weekly status meetings to coordinate schedules and report testing status.
• Schedule and submit test requests to facilities.
• Coordinate fixtures design, development, and fabrication.
• Interface with machine shop during fixture fabrication.
• Assist in generating and reviewing test plans and procedures.
• Transport and coordinate delivery of equipment to test facilities.
• Interface with test operators to set up testing.
• Monitor and observe tests with leads.
• Co-author Test Problem Reports and Test Summary Reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Hardware troubleshooting

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred) in engineering/science/technical

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Environmental Test Technician (GXP 2026-26282):

Bowhead seeks a Environmental Test Technician to join our team at the Naval Surface Warfare Center in Crane, IN. The Environmental Test Technician will provide thermal and shock testingsupporting the Strategic Systems Guidance, Navigation and Control Division.

Responsibilities

Essential functions to include:

• Manage test schedules along with assistance from technology/test item leads.
• Support weekly status meetings with Prime Contractor and PMO personnel to coordinate schedules and report status of testing.
• Schedule and submit test requests to appropriate test facilities/POCs for upcoming test.
• Coordinate and assist with design, development, and fabrication of required fixtures for testing.
• Interface with machine shop personnel as needed during fabrication of test fixtures.
• Provide assistance in generating, reviewing, and approving test plans and procedures.
• Transport and/or coordinate delivery of equipment to test facilities.
• Interface with test operators and technology/test items leads to support setup of equipment for testing.
• Monitor, execute and/or observe test as needed with assistance from test operators and technology/test item leads.
• Track and co-authorTest Problem Reports and Test Summary Reports during and after each test.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (preferred) from an accredited college or university in an engineering, scientific, or technical discipline.
• Must have three (3) to five (5) years technical experience working on high reliability systems.
• Have sufficient hardware experience to identify and solve hardware problems associated with design, development, and integration of high reliability systems.
• 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 security clearance at the Secret level. Applicants who currently hold a Secret clearance are strongly encouraged to apply. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.