Production Technician III/IV

at  BAE Systems

JOB DESCRIPTION

Are you looking for a new and exciting challenge every single day? Join BAE Systems as a SCA Engineering Technician and lead 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 lead a team to accomplish the following:

• 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 28.79 (Technician III) / $35.64 (Technician IV). Candidates with additional years of experience may be considered for the higher-level role.
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 and at least 4 years of experience using engineering drawings to fabricate cables, modify equipment and integrate into deliverable systems (Candidates with additional experience may be considered for the higher-level role)
Ability to guide a small team to achieve a professional product within specific deadlines
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 or permit
Ability to obtain a passport and to travel up to 50% of the year within the U.S. and overseas
Experienced with Microsoft Office programs

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS

Experience being the lead of a small team
Experience with electrical and mechanical installation experience
Experience in soldering and cable fabrication
Experience in metalwork fabrication and assembly experience
Fiber fabrication certification

• 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