Overview
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN V(AVTBS-2026-25150):
Bowhead seeks a Engineering Technician to support operational and technical support services for the Amphibious Vehicle Test Branch (AVTB) Headquarters and Technical Support Services (HQTSS) at Camp Pendleton, CA. AVTB is a Department of Defense (DoD) sponsored test facility that provides year-round Test and Evaluation (T&E) of amphibious vehicles, ground combat vehicles, systems, and equipment for the Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC) and Program Executive Officer Land Systems (PEO LS).
Responsibilities
Shall be able to plan, coordinate, and supervise the organizational and intermediatemaintenance production and maintenance management for all organic vehicle andhandheld communications equipment within the AVTB inventory.
Shall execute maintenance workload based on the maintenance level authorized, priority,and availability of parts, tools, equipment, and level of personnel experience.
Shall ensure proper inventory accountability and maintenance of all communicationsequipment, tool sets, chests, and kits.
Shall be able to provide technical guidance to the Maintenance Officer on all matterspertaining to communications equipment readiness, tracking, and availability.
Shall track repair parts and be the liaison to item managers, sources of supply, andcommercial vendors to ensure repair parts are received in a timely manner.
Shall possess a current Secret security clearance to ensure all Cryptographic ControlledItems (CCIs) are maintained while acting as the Electronic Key Management System(EKMS) Manager with authority over the AVTB communications vault.
Shall be able to install, uninstall, and keep track of communications equipment ingovernment vehicles and in other commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) systems, as well asfilling cryptographic keys into electronic encryption devices and load correct frequenciesfor secure communication.
Shall provide training opportunities to all other members of AVTB regarding tacticalvehicle communications systems.
Shall submit frequency requests in support of T&E.
Shall be familiar with the following platforms: AN/VRC-110, AN/PRC-153, AN/VRC-89, AN/PRC-150, AN/PRC-117F, AN/PRC-117G, AN/PRC-150, AN/VRC-114,AN/PRC-160, AN/VRC-124, and Joint Battle Command - Platform (JBC-P).
Qualifications
Five plus (5+) years of experience professional work experience working with U.S. Marine Corps Tactical Radios.
Bachelors degree or High School Diploma
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
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 currently hold a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.
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/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 postershere (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\EEOC\KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .
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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 2026-25150
Category Engineering
Location : Location US-CA-Camp Pendleton
SCA Hourly Rate USD $39.78/Hr.
Minimum Clearance Required Secret
Travel Requirement Less than 10%
