Technician IV – 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, including 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.

On-Site Work Environment

This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• A high school diploma or equivalent plus 3 or more years related experience.
• Each higher-level related degree, i.e., Bachelor’s or Master’s, may substitute for two years of related experience.
• Education must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
• A DoD Interim Secret clearance will be required to start work and required to be maintained to continue work.
• Higher level clearance or access with Polygraph is not required to be eligible for this position. However, the applicant must be willing and eligible for submission, depending on program requirements, after an offer is accepted and must be able to maintain the applicable clearance/access.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Certifications (These will be obtained as needed): 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.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $66017 - $105628

Employee Benefits

• 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;
• Other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance.

About BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems

BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale.