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Electronics Technician at Bowhead / UIC Technical Services
Bowhead / UIC Technical Services
Crane, IN
Engineering
Posted 2 weeks ago
Job Description
Overview Electronics Technician (F-24415): Bowhead is seeks an experienced Electronics Technician Maintenance to join our team in Crane, IN. The Electronics Technician Maintenance team identifies and resolves equipment malfunctions, calibrate and perform preventative maintenance and must be capable of reading blueprints, schematics and engineering instructions of the assembly of electronic units. They also assist in writing reports and recording data as it relates to testing techniques, laboratory equipment and specifications. Responsibilities Duties will include radar system maintenance, repair, overhauls, fabrication of cable harnesses, populating RVCA, parts inventory management and complete system testing using approved procedures. Must work with other technicians in testing and repair of AN/SPS-67/SPS-73 radar system consoles 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. Minimum of 5 years experience on Radar system maintenance and repair, SPS-73 experience preferred. Assembling electrical and electronic systems and prototype 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 engineers' 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 Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent is required with a minimum of five (5) to eight (8) years of professional experience; however, experience is crucial and therefore additional experience will be considered in lieu of any formal education An Associate's or bachelor's 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 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 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. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.
Typical mid-level pay: $77k for Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians nationally
National salary averages
Expected mid-level
$77k
Entry
Mid
Senior
Expected
$48k
Market range (10th-90th percentile)
$112k
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Lean candidate
Wage leverage
Balanced
Mobility
Good mobility
Durability
Mostly durable
Who this leverage applies to
Stronger for:
Senior candidates with options
Where to negotiate
Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO
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Job Growth →
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Growth, flat pay
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Compound
Growth + pay upside
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Plateau
Limited growth
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Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Stable but flat
Steady work, but limited growth in both jobs and pay.
+1%
10yr growth
Most openings come from retirements and turnover, not new positions.
Typical: Associate's degree
Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.
Labor data: BLS 2024