Jobs · Management · Virginia

SCA Engineering Technician II / III (Cable Assembler)

BAE Systems, Inc. · Chesapeake, VA · 1 mo ago
On-siteManagement$22.24/hrFull-time

Responsibilities

  • Assembling or installing equipment or parts requiring simple wiring, soldering, or connecting.
  • Assembling multi‑pin connectors and radio‑frequency connections from drawings or data sheets.
  • Performing tests on new and existing connections using a multimeter and continuity testing, referencing drawings or procedures.

Requirements

  • High school diploma and at least 1 year of related experience.
  • Ability to use hand and power tools.
  • Ability to follow basic technical instructions.
  • Understanding of basic electrical systems.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office.
  • Willingness to travel as required (at least 25 %) and work in a shipyard environment.
  • Ability to lift at least 50 lb.
  • Ability and willingness to wear required PPE and work at heights with fall‑protection equipment.
  • Ability and willingness to work as a team.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge of EMP conduit assembly.
  • Ability to perform basic electrical testing using a multimeter.
  • Multi‑pin connector building experience.
  • RF cable building experience.
  • US Navy background.

Pay

The hourly rate is set by the Department of Labor and is not negotiable. Current rates are $22.24 for Tech II and $24.87 for Tech III. Job leveling will be determined after the interview. This position is covered by the McNamara‑O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA) wage law.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Health savings accounts.
  • 401(k) savings plan.
  • Disability coverage.
  • Life and accident insurance.
  • Employee assistance program.
  • Legal plan.
  • Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance.
  • Paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement, and applicable sick leave.
  • Company recognition program with monetary or non‑monetary awards.
  • Other incentives based on position level or job specifics.

Location

Chesapeake, VA. Applicants must reside in or be willing to relocate at their own expense to Chesapeake or surrounding areas. No relocation assistance is provided.

About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security

BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. The company delivers a full range of products and services across air, land, maritime, space, and cyber domains, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support. Its culture is performance‑driven and values‑led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration, with a mission to develop breakthrough technologies that defend national security and positively impact communities and the planet.

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