SCA Engineering Tech

Bowhead; Crane (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowhead seeks a Senior Engineering Technician to join the NSWC Crane Division, supporting submarine systems with non-standard engineering tasks and selecting or adapting procedures under supervision. The role requires a strong technical background and ability to work independently on recurring work.

The position emphasizes data extraction, testing, design modification support, and collaboration across teams; security clearance at secret level is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electronics with 5–7 years of relevant experience.
• Qualified in submarines (SS) with service aboard U.S. Navy VIRGINIA-class submarines (SSN-774 through SSN-800).
• Experience operating, maintaining, or supporting VIRGINIA-class submarine systems required.
• EMN preferred; ETN or MMN considered with submarine electrical systems familiarity.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Effective communication with all organizational levels and external contacts; strong interpersonal judgment.

Responsibilities

• Construct components, sub-units, or simple models or adapt standard equipment; troubleshoot malfunctions.
• Follow diagrams to construct and package devices and sub-units of equipment.
• Conduct tests with minor setup modifications and record data.
• Extract and compile engineering data from field notes, manuals, and reports; identify errors and present data.
• Assist design modification by compiling data on specs and materials.
• Develop information on previous failures and seek data to clarify gaps.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in electronics

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (F3900 2026-26566):

Bowhead seeks a Senior Engineering Technician to join our team in supporting the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane Division. The Engineering Technician will perform assignments that are not completely standardized or prescribed and will select or adapt standard procedures or equipment, using fully applicable precedents, receives initial instructions, equipment requirements, and advice from Supervisor or engineer as needed, performs recurring work independently.

Responsibilities

Essential functions will include:

• Construct components, sub-units, or simple models or adapts standard equipment, may troubleshoot and correct malfunctions.

• Follow specific layout and scientific diagrams to construct and package simple devices and sub-units of equipment.

• Conduct 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 records test data.

• Extract and compile a variety of engineering data from field notes, manuals, lab reports, etc., processing data, identifying errors or inconsistencies, selecting methods of data presentation.

• Assist in design modification by compiling data related to design, specifications, and materials that are pertinent to specific items of equipment or component parts

• Develop 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

• Bachelor's degree in electronics with a minimum of five (5) to seven (7) years of relevant experience.
• Must be qualified in submarines ("SS") with service experience aboard U.S. Navy VIRGINIA-class submarines (SSN-774 through SSN-800).
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience operating, maintaining, or supporting systems on VIRGINIA-class submarines is required.
• Prior service as an Electrician’s Mate Nuclear (EMN) is strongly preferred due to direct experience with submarine electrical power generation, distribution, and related electrical systems.
• Candidates with experience as an Electronics Technician Nuclear (ETN) or Machinist’s Mate Nuclear (MMN) will also be considered and should possess relevant familiarity with submarine electrical systems and operations.
• 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

This is a SCA position and the targeted hourly rate is $36.80 hourly.

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 encourage to apply. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.

Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Bowhead considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.

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