Job Description
Job Description Are you looking for a new and exciting challenge every single day? Join BAE Systems as a SCA Engineering Technician and become part of a team that is committed to providing a vital advantage to help our customers protect what really matters. We are looking for detail oriented, innovative and hard-working team players who are driven to do their best, who will always do what's right and are passionate about making a difference in the lives of our military and government customers.
In this role, you will:
- Read and interpret technical drawings for the fabrication and installation of cabling and equipment.
- Assemble and integrate various communication systems into a variety of military and government agency platforms such as boats, vehicles, buildings and transit cases.
- Fabricate a variety of RF, data and power cables using solder and crimp techniques.
- Work with quality control, engineering, project managers and other functional groups to provide feedback and resolve issues.
- Build kits to deliver to off-site installations.
- Travel all over the world in support of our various customers.
All work is performed according to industry best practice and MIL standards in accordance with quality assurance standards.
The hourly rate for this position is set by the Department of Labor and is not negotiable. Current rate is $22.92 (Engineering Technician I) / $25.72 (Engineering Technician II). Job leveling will be determined after interview.
The position is located in Lexington Park, MD. There is no relocation assistance available for this position. Applicants must be currently residing or state willingness to relocate self to local or surrounding areas.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills - High School Diploma
- Mechanical aptitude and experience with a range of hand and power tools
- Ability to frequently work in a sitting, standing or walking position
- Ability to frequently lift and carry 10 pounds and occasionally lift and carry 50 pounds
- Ability to climb ladders, work at heights and work with hazardous material
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. driver's license
- Ability to obtain a passport and to travel up to 50% of the year within the U.S. and overseas
- Basic operational skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills - Ability to read and interpret schematics, drawings and specific instructions
- Residential/Commercial electrical or mechanical installation experience
- Soldering and cable fabrication experience
- Metalwork fabrication and assembly experience
- Fiber fabrication certification
Pay Information This position is covered by a wage law called the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA). The wage range for this position is determined by the Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor on a contract-by-contract basis.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. 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. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. 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.
About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security 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. At BAE Systems, you ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
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