Test Technician III - 3rd Shift

About the role

The Technician III – Test operates and monitors climatic and thermal vacuum chambers to support engineering development and production. This role is part of the Operations Strategic Capabilities Unit, which plays a fundamental role in enabling efficient business and program execution.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor climatic and thermal vacuum chambers in accordance with customer requirements for aerospace production products and assemblies.
• Provide technical expertise for test setups within thermal vacuum chambers, including routing plumbing and mating electrical connections.
• Prepare and maintain all required test logs, build records, and reports in compliance with company policies and government regulations.
• Review and interpret schematics, drawings, specifications, and procedures to ensure full compliance and completeness.
• Utilize computer interfaces and automated equipment to input, collect, and analyze test data.
• Operate company-owned vehicles as required (requires valid driver’s license and clean motor vehicle record).
• Implement Safety Health and Environment (SHE) processes, recognize hazardous materials, and execute corrective actions.
• Identify and suggest productivity and process efficiency improvements; participate in special projects.
• Perform daily 6S tasks to maintain an organized and efficient workspace.
• 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.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• High School diploma or equivalent plus 2 years or more related experience.
• Basic Mechanical, Electrical, and/or Aerospace knowledge.
• Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations and assimilate data to resolve complex technical situations.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and execute technical process specifications and standards.
• Basic computer literacy for data entry and retrieval via system interfaces.
• The ability to be trained and obtain specialized certifications required to perform job operations (Clean room, ESD, FOD, Crane, Forklift, Test Conductor).
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to exercise them in a technical environment.
• A self-starter, ambitious, and conscientious person with very high attention to detail.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and work with heavy equipment, tooling and fixtures.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Aerospace, spacecraft, instrument, sub-assembly, experience is very beneficial.
• Experience in environmental testing (e.g., Thermal Vacuum, Vibration, EMC/EMI) is highly desirable.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $57,319 - $91,710

Employee Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings account.
• A 401(k) savings plan.
• Disability coverage.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Legal plan.
• Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance.
• Recognition program for monetary or non-monetary recognition awards.

About BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems

BAE Systems, Inc. is a leading provider of national defense and civil space applications, advanced remote sensing, scientific and tactical systems for government and commercial customers. We continually pioneer ways to innovate spacecraft, mission payloads, optical systems, and other defense and civil capabilities.