Bowhead Support Services

Engineering Technician

Crane, IN 47522In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required; experience can substitute for education.
  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering Technology preferred.
  • Minimum of five years in an electronics technician or maintenance role required.
  • Navy Electronics experience is highly desired.
  • Knowledge of Personal Protection Equipment, High voltage, Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) regulations is required.
  • Certifications in Fall Protection, Overhead Crane, and Forklift training must be obtained.
  • Solder certification to IPC standards required; basic intermediate skills in Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain, repair, overhaul radar systems and manage parts inventory.
  • Collaborate with other technicians for testing and repair tasks.
  • Communicate effectively with leadership and US Navy personnel.
  • Provide troubleshooting support to ISEA and US Navy.
  • Ensure parts inventory aligns with OM&S regulations.
  • Conduct depot maintenance on electronic systems and inspect designs for quality control.
  • Assist in constructing prototypes based on engineering directives.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
  • 401(k) plan with company matching contributions.
  • Paid time off and a generous holiday schedule.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Employee recognition programs.
Full Job Description
Overview

Engineering Technician (LXL Radar 2026-26133):

Bowhead seeks an experienced Engineering Technician to join our team in supporting the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane Division. The Engineering Technician performs assignments that are not completely standardized or prescribed, selects or adapts 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. Work is reviewed for technical adequacy or conformity with instructions.

Responsibilities

Essential functions will include:

  • Duties will include radar system maintenance, repair, overhauls, parts inventory management and complete system testing using approved procedures.
  • Must work with other technicians in testing and repair of radar systems and associated equipment.
  • Must be able to communicate effectively with Task Lead, Branch Manager, ISEA and US Navy fleet.
  • Must be able to provide troubleshooting assistance to the ISEA and US Navy.
  • Must maintain parts inventory in accordance with OM&S regulations.
  • Repairing, Building, calibrating, and repairing electrical instruments or testing equipment
  • Inspecting drawings and designs for quality control, report findings, and make recommendations to the lead engineer
  • Performing all manners of depot maintenance to specified Electronic Systems
  • Helping to build prototypes from rough sketches or plans, under the engineers27 direction
  • Assembling, testing and maintaining circuitry or electronic components according to engineering instructions, technical manuals, and knowledge of electronics
  • Adjusting and replacing defective circuitry and electronic components
  • Other Duties as assigned
Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or equivalent is required at a minimum; however, experience is crucial and therefore additional experience will be considered in lieu of any formal education
  • An Associate27s or bachelor27s degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering Technology is highly desired
  • At least five years of experience in an electronics Technician and/or Maintenance role is required
  • Navy Electronics Experience highly desired.
  • Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), High voltage training, Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) and associated training is required to perform the duties in designated work areas
  • Must possess or be able to obtain Fall Protection Training, Overhead Crane Certification, Forklift Certification
  • Must possess or be able to obtain solder certification to IPC requirements such as IPC J-STD-001, IPC 7711/7721 or Miniature/Micro-miniature (2M) certification standards
  • Basic to intermediate level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint

This is a SCA position and the targeted hourly rate is $46.26 hourly.

Physical Demands:

  • Must be able to lift up to 50 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. 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, candidate27s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer

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About Bowhead Support Services

Bowhead Support Services is a defense contractor that provides a range of services to the U.S. government and other customers. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia. Bowhead Support Services provides services in the areas of engineering, logistics, information technology, and security. The company has operations in the United States, Europe, and the Middle East. Bowhead Support Services is a subsidiary of Ukpea?vik Iñupiat Corporation, an Alaska Native corporation.
Learn more about Bowhead Support Services
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$5 million
Founded
1996
5 Year Trend
+5%
Revenue
$100 million
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