Job DescriptionBAE Systems seeks a technically proficient, detail-oriented individual with a solid foundation in electronics and a willingness to get their hands dirty while maintaining a critical lab environment. The ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance is essential. You will support the EA-37B Compass Call programs by sustaining our System Integration Laboratories (SILs).
Core responsibilities include:
• Lab Maintenance: Primary focus - keeping two unclassified SILs running smoothly. This includes calibration, hardware replacement, and general upkeep (cleanliness & organization).
• Issue Tracking & Resolution: Identifying, documenting, and resolving lab-related issues promptly. Reporting on status.
• Support Internal Teams: Assisting software and systems engineers with their work by maintaining the lab environment and troubleshooting problems with RF electronics, communications systems, and related support equipment.
• Proactive Supply Management: Identifying needed supplies and anticipating potential issues.
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.
Required Skills and Education- Security Clearance Eligibility: Critical. Must be able to obtain a Top Secret (TS) clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access. This is often a lengthy process.
- Education/Experience:
- Associate's degree in an engineering/technical field plus 2+ years relevant engineering/technical work experience;
- Or 4+ years of direct relevant engineering/technical work experience;
- Or Bachelor's degree plus some engineering/technical work experience.
- Technical Skills: Experience troubleshooting electronic equipment, specifically with RF, Radar, or Electronic Warfare systems. Ability to understand and annotate mechanical and electrical drawings.
- Soft Skills:
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
- Team player with a proactive attitude.
- Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, collaborative environment.
Preferred Skills and Education- Education: Bachelor's degree in an engineering field.
- Integration & Testing Experience: Experience with hardware, software, and systems integration and testing procedures.
- Issue Tracking/Analysis: Familiarity with issue tracking systems like JIRA and knowledge of root cause analysis techniques.
- Existing Clearance: Secret clearance.
Benefits InformationEmployee 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).
