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Engines Research Technician

Bowhead seeks an Engineering technician position in support of an engine research facility, specializing in vehicle engines and drives research, involving the installation and testing of engines and drives facility and operation of support systems. The selected candidate should have a minimum of five years of professional experience, three years directly related to this position. This position is located at Abderdeen Proving Ground, MD.

Responsibilities

Technician is responsible for assignments that are not completely standardized or prescribed, will select or adapt standard procedures or equipment, using fully applicable precedents, will receive initial instructions, equipment requirements, and advice from supervisor or engineer as needed, and will perform recurring work independently. Work is reviewed for technical adequacy or conformity with instructions. This technician performs at this level one or a combination of such typical duties as:

• Installation of research/test articles (several types of internal combustion and gas turbine engines), interfacing engines/drives (piping and shaft sizing), and operation of test support hardware with facility systems.

• Assemble, align, balance, and disassemble precision rotating machinery and experimental hardware including: engines, gearboxes, transmissions, shafts and couplings with specialized tools for precision interference fits and torque specifications.

• Following specific instructions, assemble, construct, or install standard equipment, and fabricate custom parts needed to instrument and install engines in test cell.

• Operate test rigs and collects experimental data.

• Troubleshoot a variety of laboratory equipment and facility support systems and correct malfunctions.

• Operation of overhead crane, pallet jacks, fork trucks, and material handling techniques.

• Responsible for creating operational and maintenance procedures and ensuring equipment availability and reliability for timely and effective operation of facilities and equipment.

• Comply with all applicable safety rules, installation requirements, OSHA codes, and SOPs.

• Assist with purchases upon familiarization with the organizational purchasing process.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree or completion of a trade school program

• Minimum five years of professional experience with three years directly related to this position

• Knowledge of internal combustion engine subsystems and operation, aftermarket engine modifications, and/or knowledge of drive systems

• Hands-on work with engines/drives test systems

• Intermediate 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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Welding experience (MIG/TIG) will be beneficial

• Knowledge of computer networks and systems will be beneficial

• Solidworks

• 3D Printing

• Forklift License

• Crane Operation License

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds repetitively.

• Must be able to engage in prolonged periods of walking, standing, bending, twisting, squatting, or stooping.

• Technician will regularly be exposed to loud noise.

• Technician may perform some work outdoors and at heights.

• Technician will perform work occasionally with lasers and high voltage.

• Technician will be exposed to fuels, lubricants, and exhaust.

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must cbe able to obtain a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.

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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. 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/AA/M/F/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. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCPhere (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters) .

All candidates must apply online at www.uicalaska.com, and submit a completed application for all positions they wish to be considered. Once the employment application has been completed and submitted, any changes to the application after submission may not be reviewed. Please contact a UIC HR Recruiter if you have made a significant change to your application. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), persons unable to complete an online application should contact UIC Human Resources for assistance (https://uicalaska.com/careers/recruitment/).

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.

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ID 2024-20877

Category Engineering

Location : Location US-MD-Aberdeen

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain Secret

Minimum Clearance Required Secret

Travel Requirement Less than 10%