Engineering Jobs in East Oolitic Indiana

Tri-County Steel, Inc. (TCS) is Service Disable Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) located in Bedford, Indiana. As a defense contractor supporting NSWC Crane for over 15 years, TCS offers a wide variety of logistics, programmatic, and engineering support services. We need an experienced Technician with a background in maintenance that ready to join a fast-paced and exciting work environment. We invite resumes from all interested parties.

Primary Purpose

This position will provide technical support at our East Gate Business & Technology Center location in Bedford, IN, with responsibility for performing maintenance, installation, fabrication, test and evaluation, sustainment, and troubleshooting support on military wheeled vehicles.

Essential Functions

• Knowledge of military wheeled vehicle maintenance processes, policies, culture, operation, and training.
• Electronic systems installation and/or maintenance on military systems.
• Knowledge of parts, materials and processes related to electrical and mechanical components.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret engineering drawings and specifications (e.g., blueprint/schematic reading, specification, change, design).
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, handbooks, sketches, and block diagrams.
• Assist engineers with mechanical design and maintenance tasks.
• Install and perform diagnostic tests on mechanical systems.
• Develop and implement mechanical maintenance plans to prevent costly equipment breakdowns.
• Troubleshoot mechanical malfunctions and breakdowns, as well as performing repairs.
• Document processes and maintain mechanical service records.
• Must be able to perform quality repairs in a timely manner.
• Maintain serialized parts inventory.
• Ability to perform all duties while scrupulously adhering to all prescribed safety protocols.
• Experience in the following areas: troubleshooting, repair, maintenance, installation and checkout procedures.
• Ability to understand and comply with required QA/QC standards.
• Must have an understanding of system troubleshooting and root cause identification, with the ability to reference technical and commercial manuals in order to identify and assist with issue resolution.

Experience And Skills

• High School diploma required. Technical school diploma or prior military experience preferred.
• 5+ years’ experience in an environment where troubleshooting, repair and testing of electromechanical systems and components is the primary focus is preferred.
• Ability to hold and maintain a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.
• Ability to effectively use Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, and Outlook).
• Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills to work with clients, team members, and management staff, including both DoD civilian, uniformed military, and contractor personnel

Desired Qualifications

• Training / experience working on Marine Corp vehicles.
• Flexibility to cope with dynamic high-pressure environments and short-fused or rapidly changing deadlines and prioritization.
• Must be available for a flexible work schedule, available for extended or weekend hours sometimes on short notice to include holidays as needed.
• Ability to effectively work both independently and as a collaborative team member
• Analytical problem solver with a high attention to detail
• Must be organized and process oriented
• Position will require CONUS travel.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Benefits

• Life, health, dental, vision, short-term disability (STD), and long-term disability (LTD) for eligible employees and family members
• 401(K) Plan
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Competitive salaries

Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.

Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.

What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.

Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.

Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.