SCA Engineering Tech

Bowhead - Crane, IN

Full-time

Crane, IN

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Engineering Technician will join Bowhead's team at the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC Crane) in the Small Arms Weapon Systems Division. This role involves performing non-standard assignments that require adaptability in using standard procedures and equipment. The technician will work independently under supervision, conducting various engineering tasks and troubleshooting equipment malfunctions.

Responsibilities

• Construct components, subunits, or simple models and adapt standard equipment; troubleshoot and correct malfunctions.
• Follow specific layout and scientific diagrams to construct and package simple devices and subunits of equipment.
• Conduct various tests or experiments, making minor modifications in test setups or procedures as necessary.
• Extract and compile engineering data from field notes, manuals, lab reports, etc., processing data and identifying errors or inconsistencies.
• Assist in design modification by compiling data related to design, specifications, and materials pertinent to specific items of equipment or component parts.
• Develop information concerning previous operational failures and modifications, using judgment to recognize inconsistencies or gaps in data.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 2-3 years of experience in related duties.
• NSW Armorer baseline, weapons armory experience, and explosive certification required.
• Prior experience with NSWC Crane Operations is required.
• Intermediate to advanced 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.

Nice-to-haves

• Weapon Operation Manual writing/technical writing knowledge preferred but not required.