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Technician III
Job Description: Join the Integrated Sensing and Flight Solutions team as a Test Technician III. In this technical role, you will serve as the primary technician in the operational testing and evaluation of complex electronic subassemblies, assemblies, and integrated systems. You will leverage your expertise in electronic, mechanical, and RF disciplines to ensure the highest quality of deliverables for critical defense programs. You will be responsible for diagnosing complex failures, optimizing test processes, and executing technical plans developed by engineers.
Key Responsibilities • Advanced Testing: Test sophisticated electronic circuits and systems, including digital/analog circuitry, encoders, servo, and RF systems. • Technical Analysis: Utilize a comprehensive suite of test equipment—including spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, and RF power meters—to analyze electrical circuits and validate performance. • Diagnostic Leadership: Perform expert-level troubleshooting to diagnose deficiencies down to the component level. Recommend rework strategies to ensure product success. • Quality Assurance: Validate deliverable products against specifications and data sheets, ensuring 100% compliance with program requirements. • Documentation & Reporting: Author detailed product test data and failure/acceptance reports, providing actionable insights into system performance. • Engineering Collaboration: Partner with engineers to execute complex test plans and refine test processes across a wide array of products throughout various stages of its lifecycle.
Required Skills and Education: • Education/Experience: High School Diploma with 2+ years of advanced electronic troubleshooting experience, or a Trade School Certification/Associate Degree. • Technical Proficiency: Thorough understanding of electrical schematics, change orders, and complex test procedures. • Troubleshooting Expertise: Confidently troubleshoot, align, and/or adjust discrete components within electronic circuitry using schematics and other controlled drawings. • Physical/Legal: Ability to lift up to 45lbs; US Citizenship is required to be eligible for a Secret level security clearance.
About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security: 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 in RF, analog, and digital manual troubleshooting. • Experience in a manufacturing/engineering environment utilizing both manual and automated test equipment (ATE). • Familiar with LabVIEW, TestStand, or similar automated test software frameworks.
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).