TCS Govcon · 21 hours ago
Explosive Engineering Tech III
Bedford, IN, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expTri-County Steel LLC (TCS) is a service-disabled veteran-owned small business located in Bedford, Indiana. TCS is seeking an experienced Technician to support equipment readiness, testing, and sustainment at NSWC Crane, requiring a blend of hands-on work and administrative tasks.
Defense & Space
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot specialized engineering control/test consoles used for real-time monitoring, control, and data analysis
Support full lifecycle of testing activities including pre-test setup, live fire execution, and post-test evaluation
Execute preventative maintenance on electronic, mechanical, and electro-mechanical systems
Construct components, subunits, or adapt/modify existing equipment for specific testing purposes
Update and maintain equipment tracking dashboards, including the Console Dashboard and MCMS (calibration system)
Participate in bi-weekly meetings and provide verbal updates on test console readiness
Work closely with Equipment Manager and Calibration Coordinator to ensure availability and compliance of test gear
Assist with diagnosing complex control system issues and coordinating repair solutions, either hands-on or via third-party sources
Shadow senior personnel to gain deep technical familiarity with testing infrastructure
Contribute to engineering change documentation and technical data deliverables as needed over time
Maintain records related to calibration, certification, preventative maintenance, and readiness status
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or equivalent required
3+ years of experience with testing equipment, maintenance, or engineering support in a defense or manufacturing environment
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance
Must be able to pass explosive safety and handling training per NSACRANEINST 8020.1 and become certified as a Team Leader (TL)
Demonstrated ability to manage both hands-on technical tasks and documentation responsibilities
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and readiness tracking tools
Strong attention to detail, time management, and follow-through
Preferred
Technical training or military experience preferred
Experience working with test consoles or instrumentation/control systems strongly preferred
Be a self-starter who takes initiative to solve problems and improve processes
Exhibit leadership traits and be comfortable giving verbal updates to stakeholders
Work well in a fast-paced, team-driven environment with shifting priorities
Be comfortable adapting to a range of tasks: from mechanical troubleshooting to maintaining dashboards and readiness logs
Be prepared to contribute to a variety of Fleet Ballistic Missile sustainment efforts and support critical testing operations
Benefits
Comprehensive health benefits, including life, health, dental, vision, short-term disability (STD), and long-term disability (LTD) coverage for eligible employees and family members.
401(K) Plan with company match.
12 paid holidays.
Paid time off (PTO).
Competitive salaries.
Company
TCS Govcon
We’re a SOF operated and led professional services firm delivering mission-critical support across government and commercial sectors — specializing in sustainment, human capital, and risk management.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase