Engineering Technician

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (WXRP IR/RF 2026-26444):

Bowhead is seeking an Engineering Technician to support the Infrared Radio Frequency (IR/RF) Division at the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) in Crane, Indiana. The IR/RF Systems Technologies Division conducts research and development for pyrotechnic and countermeasure devices in support of the Navy, Air Force, Army and Joint Strike Fighter. The primary mission is to promote the self-protection of aircraft, vessels and vehicles and includes, but is not limited to, Infrared Technology, lasers and electronic warfare research and development. The Engineering Technician will be responsible for performing complex engineering assignments in a research and development environment. The Engineering Technician will utilize various production equipment including, but not limited to, injection mold machines, metal lathes and must be experienced with soldering and welding equipment. The Engineering Technician will provide mentoring and leadership to lower level Engineering Technicians in addition to duties outlined briefly below.

Essential duties may include:

• →Constructing components, subunits or models and adapting equipment to be used in support of the IR/RF division.
• →Constructing and packaging devices according to specific layouts and diagrams provided.
• →Conducting various tests on machines and parts as well as measuring, preparing, operating and recording test data.
• →Assisting in design modification after failures and modifications are identified and addressed.
• →Handling containerized ordnance and possible repacking of ordnance within those containers.
• →Explosives handling support by transporting ordnance on station to production buildings, test ranges, and magazines.
• →Assembly/Acceptance Testing/functional operations
• →Electro-static Discharge (ESD)
• →System specific training
• →Additive manufacturing
• →Handling of hazardous materials
• →Forklifts and other handling equipment (hoists, cranes, etc.)
• →CAT III NON-Cab Operated Crane
• →MHE Certification

• High School Diploma and one (1) to three (3) years of experience. 
• Microsoft Office software suite Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts
• Must be able to obtain explosive certification
• 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.

This is a SCA position and the targeted hourly rate is $22.55 hourly.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 15 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.  Current Secret clearance holder are highly 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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