Test Tech III

Job Description

Come join us

this position may be eligible for a sign on bonus. In person on site interviews will be conducted with our Hiring Managers in our State of the Art Manufacturing Facility. We are making offers on the spot if you qualify after the interview. Come start your Career with us!

Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed full-time on site. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time.

Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship.

You don't see it, but it's there. Our employees work on the world's most advanced electronics –from saving emissions in the City of Lights to powering the Mars Rover to protecting the F-35 fighter jet. At Electronic Systems, you'll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry's most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, we're innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first –exemplified by our missions: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®” and “We Innovate For Those Who Move The WorldTM.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.

C4ISR:In Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) solutions, you'll help develop systems that sense, control, exploit and disseminate actionable information to warfighters supporting a variety of missions.

Operations: Our Operations employees turn innovative engineering designs into real solutions to meet our customers' needs. From Supply Chain, to manufacturing and test, Electronic Systems offers opportunities to work with technology rarely accessible in other manufacturing firms. Our training and development programs provide employees with career advancement in a diverse work environment.

Job Title

: Technician III

Department: Production

Reports To: Production Value Stream Manager and Production Lead

Overview: The qualified candidate will perform RF system testing and electro-mechanical troubleshooting for both sub-assemblies and upper level assembly production deliverables. A high level aptitude for RF troubleshooting and signal processing is desired.

Minimum Background, Experience and Requirements

• Must have or be able to obtain secret clearance
• 2 year associates degree in electronics or equivalent industry experience
• Experience as an RF test technician within a production-line atmosphere
• Basic math skills
• Strong desire to learn on the job
• Strong organizational, planning and analytical skills
• Must be able to organize to meet deadlines
• Knowledge of ESD product handling, standard safety procedures and PPE requirements
• Reliable transportation, professional appearance and attitude
• Must demonstrate effective verbal, written and communication skills
• Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.

Additional Responsibilities Tasks and Skills

• Use all commercial test equipment such spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, power meters, oscilloscopes and multi meters.
• Can read and navigate test-plans, work-plans, blueprints, schematics, engineering directives and change orders
• Test and troubleshoot sub-assembly and upper assemblies with precision according to system specifications.
• Identifies electro-mechanical defects or failures at the system level and follows company procedures operational sheets to remedy
• May interface with RF engineering regarding technical issues and system resolutions.
• Must be computer literate and able to navigate production related software
• Must be able to digitally enter and retrieve information for configuration and traceability purposes
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required or directed.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Electrical Technology/Electronics A.A.S. degree or certificate
• Experienced non-graduate professional with equivalent experience may be considered

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $59520 - $95280

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

About BAE Systems Electronic Systems

BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.