Job Description

The selected candidate will manage the In Service Engineering Activity (ISEA) activity associated with the AN/UPX-29. Will generate and update laboratory drawings as required to reflect configuration, equipment or location changes. Will maintain laboratory logbooks to document equipment maintenance, configuration changes and tests being conducted in the laboratories. Maintains a laboratory schedule for live IFF testing, software testing, developmental testing and equipment grooms. Monitors /audits the inventory of COMSEC assets within the laboratory. Will also review message traffic of Casualty Reports (CASREP) applicable to AN/UPX-29 equipment and will notify the Government Project Lead, if ISEA action is required.

The candidate will serve as a technical liaison and provide technical support to the United States Navy for the AN/UPX-29. The candidate will provide technical services in support of the AN/UPX-29 during grooms, Combat System Ship Qualification Trials (CSSQT), and Material Condition Assessments (MCA) and will interface directly with ships' force department heads to provide high-level status updates and recommend corrective action. Candidate will be contractor support lead for the Land Based Test Sites project. Create and monitor a list of all system repairs, including things found and fixed on the spot. This list will include parts used and labor hours spent and will be provided to the project lead on a regular basis. Assigned work will include assisting other technicians and working on projects involving Combat Identification equipment including Mark XII and Mark XIIA systems. Will work closely with BAE Systems personnel, subcontractors, and onsite Government customers.

Must be willing to travel 20% - 30% of the time to assist with shipboard/shore-based system installations and test events. Will be required to work on board United States Navy ships in support of scheduled ship alterations and equipment troubleshooting. Will exert frequent energy, such as; climbing to go aloft for antenna maintenance and lifting/carrying heavy objects. May be required to work overtime hours or weekends to support installations and test events. Will occasionally be required to work in disagreeable environmental conditions.

The hourly rate for this position is set by the Dept of Labor and is not negotiable. Current rate is $43.61/hr.

This position is located in scenic and historic Southern Maryland in the St. Mary's County Technology Corridor adjacent to the Patuxent River Naval Air Station.

Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidate. Applicants must be currently residing in or willing to relocate to St. Mary's County, Maryland or surrounding areas.

Required Skills and Education

High school diploma and a minimum of 8 years of experience working with United States Navy Combat Systems
NEC 1571(V06B) or equivalent AN/UPX-29(V)NEC 1572(V07B) or equivalent AIMS system Technician
Ability to climb aloft for antenna maintenance and lift/carry heavy objects
Ability and willingness to travel 20-30%
Experience with test plans, procedures, schematics, technical manuals, drawings and wire lists
Experience reviewing, writing and updating technical documentation
Ability to follow engineering drawings, change orders, work instructions, and test procedures and review engineering change proposals (ECP) for accuracy and applicability.
Experience using, reviewing, writing, and updating technical documentation such as test plans, maintenance and assembly procedures, schematics, technical manuals, drawings, and wire lists

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Preferred Skills and Education

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) - Maritime Training (OSHA 1915)
Certified solder technician specializing in SMT, lead free and through hole
Certified Quality Assurance Inspector
Cable fabrication certification
Experience developing a Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M)

Benefits Information

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.

Intern Benefits: Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.

Please note: Some benefits may be different for union employees that are governed by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or for positions covered by a wage law called the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA).