Engineering Technician

Engineering Technician

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. They will also serve as the Technician for a work unit which performs development and testing operations involving energetic compositions.

Responsibilities

Essential functions include:

• Constructing components, subunits or models and adapting equipment to be used in support of the IR/RF division
• Research and development of nonstandard tools, techniques and processes for loading and testing
• Sets up, operates and maintains a wide variety of complex and specialized tools, equipment and machinery in an extremely hazardous environment
• Perform tests on items during processing to ensure that the components meet specification requirements
• Designs, tests and repairs equipment, components and completed assemblies.
• Assist in development of maintenance standards and installation procedures for use by other employees of the organization
• Handling containerized ordnance
• Provide explosives handling support
• Assembly/Acceptance Testing/functional operations
• Understanding of safety protocols and procedures
• Handling of hazardous materials

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma and two (2) to five (5) 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.

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.

Applicants may be subject to 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. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics EOE/D/V. In furtherance, pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants, based on the provisions contained within The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

All candidates must apply online at www.uicalaska.com, and submit a completed application for all positions they wish to be considered.

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.