SCA Engineering Tech

UIC Government Services and the Bowhead Family of Companies; Crane (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowhead seeks a Senior Engineering Technician to join our team supporting the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane Division in Indiana. The role involves non-standard assignments, adapting procedures, and performing independent work under supervision.

Required: Bachelor's in electronics with 5–7 years of relevant experience, and qualification in Virginia-class submarines (SSN-774 to SSN-800). Nuclear-experience (EMN/ETN/MMN) preferred and proficiency with MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electronics with 5–7 years of relevant experience.
• Qualified in submarines (SS) with US Navy Virginia-class experience (SSN-774 through SSN-800).
• Nuclear/field experience with submarine electrical power and distribution systems preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Construct components, sub-units, or simple models and troubleshoot malfunctions.
• Follow diagrams to assemble devices and sub-units of equipment.
• Conduct tests and experiments, modify setups as needed, and record data.
• Extract and compile engineering data from field notes and reports.
• Assist in design modification by compiling data on specifications and materials.
• Develop data on previous failures and gaps, and seek clarifications as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

MS Office

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in electronics

Tools

Submarine electrical systems knowledge

EMN/ETN/MMN background familiarity

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 encouraged 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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Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC’s Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant’s resume/application may be subject to verification.

Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.

UIC is an equal opportunity employer. Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC) considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status EOE/D/V. Pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and subject to other state and federal requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity posters here.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

UIC Government Services (UICGS / Bowhead) provides innovative business solutions to federal and commercial customers in the areas of engineering, maintenance services, information technology, program support, logistics/base support, and procurement. Collectively, the fast-growing Bowhead Family of Companies offers a breadth of services which are performed with a focus on quality results. Headquartered in Springfield, VA, we are a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar company recognized as a top Alaska Native Corporation providing services across the Department of Defense and many federal agencies. Bowhead offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs.