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IFF Engineering Technician (Navy Combat Systems)

BAE Systems, Inc. · Saint Inigoes, MD · 1 mo ago
On-siteManagement$28–$43/hrFull-time

About the role

Your substantial electronics experience and in‑depth technical knowledge enable you to overcome complex challenges that require prompt, on‑the‑job decision‑making, high‑level leadership, and professional communication. You will work both in a lab—teaching proper electronic circuit board assembly—and in Yokosuka, Japan, leading troubleshooting efforts on a previously unknown and particularly elusive AN/UPX‑29(V) IFF system integration problem under close customer observation. Your breadth of experience influences others to seek you out for your ability to quickly grasp technical issues and point out solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the AN/UPX‑29(V) IFF System, directly supporting the IFF ISEA across a broad spectrum of work, including onsite test events, system assessments, Fleet Modernization Program installations, answering technical questions from junior sailors, and promoting knowledge dissemination.
  • Act as the Alteration Installation Team (AIT) Lead during shipboard installations in accordance with NAVSEA’s TS9090.310().
  • Plan and conduct AIT Regional Maintenance and Modernization Coordination Office (RMMCO) check‑in and check‑out processes.
  • Spearhead the technical and professional development of your team, grooming them to become the next generation of SMEs.
  • Provide detailed, in‑depth training to shipboard IFF system technicians on AN/UPX‑29(V) system upgrades installed by your team.
  • Deliver technical services in support of the AN/UPX‑29(V) Interrogator System during grooms, Combat System Ship Qualification Trials (CSSQT), Material Condition Assessments (MCA), and Aegis Light‑Off Assessments (ALOA).
  • Interface directly with ship’s force department heads and other high‑level leadership to provide status updates and recommend corrective action.
  • Travel 25‑35% of the time to assist with shipboard/shore‑based system installations and test events; work onboard ships as required.
  • Climb aloft for antenna inspections and lift/carry heavy objects as needed.
  • May be required to work overtime hours or weekends to support installations and test events, and occasionally perform work in disagreeable environmental conditions.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

  • High school diploma.
  • Minimum of 6 years of electronics experience working with United States Navy combat systems.
  • NEC 1571 (V06B) or equivalent AN/UPX‑29(V) course or experience.
  • NEC 1572 (V07B) or equivalent AIMS system technician qualification.
  • Alternatively, Alteration Installation Team Lead (AIT) experience, including Regional Maintenance and Modernization Coordination Office (RMMCO) check‑in and check‑out processes.
  • Ability to climb aloft for antenna maintenance and lift/carry heavy objects.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

  • OSHA 10‑hour certification.
  • Certified solder technician specializing in SMT, lead‑free, and through‑hole processes.
  • Certified cable fabricator.
  • Experience with electronic circuit board assembly and testing.
  • Experience troubleshooting complex, interconnected electronics systems in a shipboard environment, including 5‑wire synchro signals.
  • Experience with solid‑core and multi‑pin connector/cable assembly.

Pay

Competitive wages – $28–$43 per hour (depending on experience). This position is covered by the McNamara‑O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA); the wage range is determined by the Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor on a contract‑by‑contract basis.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Health Savings Accounts.
  • 401(k) savings plan.
  • Disability, life, and accident insurance.
  • Employee assistance program and legal plan.
  • Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance.
  • Paid time off, paid holidays, and additional leave (parental, military, bereavement, sick).
  • Rewards and recognition programs, including monetary and non‑monetary awards.
  • On‑the‑job training, professional development, face‑to‑face career mentoring, and professional mobility.
  • Paid educational support.

Location

This position is located in Saint Inigoes, Maryland, near Patuxent River. Some limited relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates. Applicants must currently reside in, or be willing to relocate to, Saint Inigoes, Maryland or surrounding areas.

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