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Technician V
Job Description: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Technician V to join our team, responsible for the development, production, and integration of products for weapon systems. The successful candidate will possess a strong background in mechanical, electromechanical, fabrication and/or machining/manufacturing, with expertise in constructing, troubleshooting, calibrating, adjusting, testing, diagnosing, and maintaining equipment, components, devices, or systems. This role is critical to our mission, and the ideal candidate will be able to work independently, think critically, and contribute to our team's success.Key Responsibilities:
• Mechanical Assembly and Fabrication: Construct, assemble, and fabricate mechanical, electromechanical, and/or optical components, devices, and systems, ensuring precise tolerances and specifications. • Troubleshooting and Repair: Identify and troubleshoot issues with equipment, components, devices, or systems, and perform repairs, calibrations, and adjustments as needed. • Testing and Validation: Develop and implement test procedures to validate the performance of equipment, components, devices, or systems, ensuring compliance with specifications and regulatory requirements. • Machining and Fabrication: Utilize machining capabilities, such as lathes, milling machines, and grinders, to fabricate parts and components. • Overhead Crane and Material Handling: Operate overhead cranes, forklifts, and other material handling equipment to move and position heavy components, devices, or systems. • Quality Control: Inspect and test equipment, components, devices, or systems to ensure compliance with quality standards and specifications. • Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate records and documentation of work performed, test results, and maintenance activities. • CAD/CAM Skills: Utilize computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software to design, develop, and manufacture parts and components.
Required Skills and Education: • Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; associate's or bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, optics) preferred. • Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in a technical role, with a focus on mechanical, electromechanical, and/or optical areas. • Mechanical Assembly: Proven experience with mechanical assembly, including fabrication, machining, and testing. • Overhead Crane Operation: Valid overhead crane operator certification or ability to obtain within 6 months. • Forklift Experience: Experience operating forklifts and other material handling equipment. • Technical Skills: Proficient in using various tools and equipment, such as machining tools, test equipment, and measurement instruments. CAD/CAM Skills: Proficiency in CAD/CAM software, such as: • * SolidWorks • * Autodesk Inventor • * Mastercam • * GibbsCAM • *NX Siemens • * or similar software
• Forklift Experience: Experience operating forklifts and other material handling equipment. • Technical Skills: Proficient in using various tools and equipment, such as machining tools, CNC equipment, test equipment, and measurement instruments.
About BAE Systems Platforms & Services Posting: BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.
Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
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.
Preferred Skills and Education: • Experience with weapon systems: Familiarity with weapon systems, including design, development, and testing. • Programming skills: Knowledge of programming languages, G and M Codes, CAM Softwares. • Certifications: Relevant certifications, such as AS9100 or ISO 9001, are desirable. • Collaboration and teamwork: Experience working in a team environment, with strong communication and collaboration skills.
Benefits Information: 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.
Intern Benefits: Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.
Please note: Some benefits may be different for union employees that are governed by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or for positions covered by a wage law called the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA).