Engineering Technician (Electronics Technician)

Overview

Engineering Technician (Electronics Technician) (H40-2026-26547)

Bowhead seeks an Engineering Technician (Electronics Technician) on a newly awarded contractsupporting Battle Management System (BMS) family of projects. In this role, you will support electronic-focused, bridging hardware engineering with basic network and digital troubleshooting. You will be expected to be familiar with testing, configuring, and troubleshooting integrated hardware components, embedded systems, and GUI software. Travel of 20% annually can be expected.

We are looking to hire at either an ET5 or ET6 level, dependent on interview process and experience:

ET4 will start at $46.96/hr

ET5 will start at $56.81/hr

Responsibilities

The Engineering Technician (Electronics Technician)shall provide critical technical support with an electronic-focused, bridging hardware engineering with basic network and digital troubleshooting. You will be responsible for testing, configuring, and troubleshooting integrated hardware components, embedded systems, and GUI software, ensuring physical components operate harmoniously with network architectures. You will also serve as a vital link back to the design team by identifying and reporting physical system discrepancies.

Duties & responsibilities include, but are not limited, to the following:

Electronic Hardware Testing & SIL Prep: Set up electronic test environments, configure GPS simulators, and verify wiring harnesses at the NSWCDD Dahlgren SILs. Proactively ensure all electronic hardware and test benches are prepared and ready for internal project test events and general system testing executed by the BMS test team.

Manned & Unmanned Payload Integration: Perform physical and electrical integration of electronic payloads, sensors, telemetry systems, and tracking units for manned and unmanned platforms across air, land, and maritime domains.

HW IPT Feedback Loop: Actively provide clear, documented technical feedback and recommendations to Hardware Integrated Product Teams (HW IPTs) regarding identified design flaws, component limitations, manufacturing issues, or required hardware iterations.

System Validation & Quality Assurance: Verify platform-level electrical interfaces, physical connections, signal integrity, and system responses. Inspect vendor-supplied electronic components and perform component-level rework/repair as necessary.

Cross-Functional Network Support: Collaborate with the Network Technician to assist with basic network address assignments, system software loads, and verification of network communication links.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or passing score on the General Education Development (GED) exam

• 10(10) years of full-time professional experience working as an Engineering Technician in providing technical support related to the design, development, production, or testing directly in support of the Department of Defense.

• Seven(7) years of hands-on testing and troubleshooting of electronic systems in a professional engineering environment. Experience in developing and testing solutions to solve technical problems in research and development, manufacturing, inspection, and maintenance; while assisting engineers in inspecting products, conducting tests, and collecting data. Experience with following published user manuals and maintenance documentation. In addition, experience reading, editing, and creating electrical drawings and system schematics

• Experience with hands-on mechanical fabrication, cabling, electro-mechanical assembly, and platform-level systems integration in a professional aerospace or defense engineering environment is desired

• Intermediate to advanced 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

Desired Certifications & Qualifications:

IPC-A-610 (Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies)

IPC/WHMA-A-620 (Requirements and Acceptance for Cable and Wire Harness Assemblies)

IPC-7711/7721 (Rework, Modification and Repair of Electronic Assemblies)

J-STD-001 (Requirements for Soldered Assemblies)

We are looking to hire at either an ET5 or ET6 level, dependent on interview process and experience:

ET4 will start at $46.96/hr

ET5 will start at $56.81/hr

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.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 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 and maintain 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. Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC) considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status EOE/D/V. Pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and subject to other state and federal requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity posters here .

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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 2026-26547

Category Engineering

Location : Location US-VA-Dahlgren

Min USD $46.96/Hr.

Max USD $56.81/Hr.

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain N/A

Minimum Clearance Required Secret

Travel Requirement 10% - 25%