Engineer IV

The Team and the Role

INDUS is a 100% employee-owned, customer-focused government services provider with expertise in Engineering, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Program/Financial Management, Logistics, and Data Analytics. At INDUS, we believe in the value of the INDUS team. Together we deliver exceptional customer service, foster a growth and support-centered work environment, and focus on how we can give back to the communities that we serve. Empowering our employees starts on day one and creates an environment full of innovation and promise. By offering mentorship and robust Training and Development opportunities, INDUS continues its pursuit to be the Employer of Choice.

The Southern California (SOCAL) Fleet Operational Readiness Division, Code 25, manages the air, surface, submarine, and combat system test and analysis, weapon evaluation, mobile target, tactical exercise analysis, magnetic signature reduction, and range support programs assigned to the Department's Southern California operations. Code 25 prepares, operates, maintains, and repairs underwater acoustic tracking instrumentation, mobile Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) targets MK 30, unmanned underwater vehicles and other ASW targets. They provide and conduct direct liaison with Southern California Offshore Range Extension (SCORE) and Fleet range users on matters dealing with underwater range scheduling, underwater tracking instrumentation, and technical support services for range/off-range operations. In addition, they perform aircraft, surface ship, and submarine shipboard electronic systems evaluation and radiated noise measurements, analysis, and reporting. They support the Department's ship test and analysis functions in Southern California. They operate and maintain the San Clemente Island Underwater Range (SCIUR), Fleet Operational Readiness and Accuracy Check Site (FORACS) and Shipboard Electronics Systems Evaluation Facility (SESEF) ship test ranges in the Southern California area and the Magnetic Silencing Facility (MSF) treatment and measurement facilities.

Reporting to the Program Manager, the Engineering Technician IV Support will provide engineering, technical, and logistic support for undersea surveillance systems operations by preparing, operating, transporting, testing, inspecting, repairing, maintaining, and providing turnaround of the equipment and associated test, handling, and launch equipment on the San Diego Detachment Support Services contract. This position is located in San Diego, CA.

What You'll Do

• Provide and perform logistics/HAZMAT handling support relative to undersea surveillance systems operations as needed, including documentation, administration, hardware, software and technical library support. As an expeditionary mission system, SURTASS-E requires maintenance and services to support rapid mobilization and demobilization anywhere in the world.
• Prepare turnaround, inspect, test, maintain, and repair hardware in accordance with applicable references. Items include launch support equipment, towed array umbilical connectors, test sets, ESD workbenches and wrist straps, torque wrenches, digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, and gauges. When directed by the system engineer, the Contractor shall perform repairs in accordance with applicable references.
• Perform preventive maintenance on system components, shop, and support equipment. This includes maintenance, painting, and component replacements.
• Verify, update, and track preventive maintenance information in a government database. The Contractor shall complete preventive maintenance documentation. Preventive Maintenance and documentation shall be performed in accordance with applicable references and procedures.
• Support troubleshooting functions including tracking and reporting status of critical asset items and testing hardware identified by Government personnel.
• Prepare air, ground, and sea shipments as required. This includes shipping documents (HAZMAT or otherwise), condition code and shipping records, containerizing equipment, placing/securing equipment onto trailers for shipment via aircraft, ship, and/or truck. Equipment will be offloaded and picked up from surface craft, aircraft, or trucks. The Contractor shall operate forklifts and shop cranes to pick up and deliver equipment or other materials/equipment within the operational site area via a Government owned vehicle. The Contractor shall perform truck inspections for hazardous material shipments and researching of carriers. Truck inspections for hazardous material shipments shall be in accordance with applicable references to ensure compliance with hazardous material transportation requirements
• Assist in documenting status of hardware modifications and shall implement FCIs, RFVs and ECPs.
• Provide system equipment operational life-cycle support. Tasks shall include testing, processing, maintaining, repairing, and shipping and receiving in accordance with applicable references.
• Prepare required documentation on configuration, preventive maintenance, system processing, and test/inspection actions on hardware in accordance with applicable references.
• Review applicable references daily for scheduled operations, and systems assignments. The Contractor shall prepare, turnaround, and test systems in accordance with applicable references and instructions.
• Support MOB/DeMOB operations. Functions include preparing the vessel of opportunity (VOO), loading equipment, and assisting in testing/troubleshooting of the system on the VOO. Functions may require underway time on VOO to verify system operational status for up to three (3) weeks at a time.
• Maintain an inventory of all handling equipment, track in a government database, and notify Government lead at least one month in advance when handling equipment will be due for inspection or weight test. The Contractor shall be responsible for prior to use inspection in accordance with applicable references and notify the Government lead if equipment is non-compliant. The Contractor shall pick up and deliver handling equipment as required in support of weight tests and provide an inventory report quarterly or as required.
• Bid and proposal support if requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• An active secret clearance is required to be considered for this role.
• High School Diploma required
• At least five (5) years of experience in shipboard sonar systems, radio frequency, or electronic support measures systems operations, maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, and training.
• Ideal candidate will have former U.S. Navy experience as a Sonar`` Technician (STS or STG) or Electronics Technician (ET)
• Ability to read engineering schematics and blueprints.
• Travel Required ~ 50% Travel required.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the futur

Desired Qualifications

• Two years of experience in unmanned underwater vehicle propulsion systems, electromagnetic, maintenance and logistical support
• FORKLIFT Operator, LPG, 8000#, PNEUMATIC 13-83755
• FORKLIFT Operator, GAS, 6K 13-89919

INDUS aims to provide a competitive compensation package, including a strong pay for performance rewards approach. The expected base pay for this position is $32.30 per hour. This position is eligible to participate in our corporate 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) programs, and may be eligible for performance bonuses, and other rewards and benefits (see more about our compensation package and benefits offered at Culture @ INDUS | INDUS Technology). The pay range for this role considers job-related knowledge, skills, work location, education and training, and certifications. To drive fair pay practices for employees, INDUS conducts regular comparisons across our employee groups and the industry.

INDUS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic.