Technician III – Production

About the role

The Operations Strategic Capabilities Unit plays a fundamental role in enabling efficient business and program execution – from strategic capital investments, industrial operations and an efficient supply chain, to state-of-the-art manufacturing and test operations and top-notch facilities management.

Responsibilities

• Perform critical operations across multiple programs, such as Polymetrics applications to antennas.
• Perform lay-up operations using sheet adhesives, board material, honeycomb material and housings.
• Perform a post-bond clean after lay-up (removing tape, lay-up shims and bonding fixtures).
• Solder operations (J-STD-001 certified) or willing to get certified.
• Kanban (removal of parts from shipping packaging, cleaning the parts using approved cleaning specification, and repackaging of cleaned parts and kitting for next higher assembly).
• Possibly performing test operations if currently familiar with test and maintain all test certifications.
• Troubleshoot hardware or assemblies; check and modify chambers or fixtures.
• Conduct tests; monitor, analyze, reduce, and record data. Perform mathematical calculations.
• Apply Chromate touchup on unpainted antennas that have received some superficial damage during handling or shipment.
• Perform torquing operations per required fastener certification.
• Prior to packaging for shipment, perform paint touch and ink marking on antennas that have been painted and have received superficial dings or scrapes.
• Read, comprehend, and execute technical process specifications, procedures, and standards.
• Maintain required electronic build records and process logs, records, and reports in accordance with BAE Systems Space and Mission Systems (SMS) policies/procedures and government regulations.
• Make continuous improvement suggestions and participate in initiatives to improve productivity and process efficiency.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

Requirements

This role will require the cleared technician to perform critical operations across multiple programs, these may include: Polymetrics applications to antennas, lay-up operations, solder operations, Kanban, test operations, troubleshooting, and maintaining build records.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent plus 2 years or more related experience.
• Higher-level related degrees (Bachelor’s or Master’s) may substitute for two years of related experience.
• A DoD Interim Secret clearance will be required to start work and required to be maintained to continue work.
• Preferred certifications include Foreign Object Debris, Hardware Handling Certification, Hazardous Waste Training, Hexavalent Chromium Awareness Training, Polymeric Mixing and Application, General Polymeric Practices, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Fastener Torquing Certification, Asset Users, Counterfeit Materiel Awareness Certification, Silicone Handling, High Temperature Soldering, J-STD-001 Soldering, and a current, active Secret security clearance.

Skills

Must have the ability to read, comprehend, and execute technical process specifications, procedures, and standards. Must be able to perform soldering operations, conduct tests, and apply touchup and marking as required. Must be able to troubleshoot hardware or assemblies and maintain electronic build records.

Benefits

Full-time salary range: $57,319 - $91,710. Employee benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; life and accident insurance; an employee assistance program; a legal plan; and various perks and discounts. Additional incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

Pay

Full-Time Salary Range: $57319 - $91710

Schedule

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. 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.