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Engineering Assistant III
Job Description: You don’t see it, but it’s there. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from saving emissions in the City of Lights to powering the Mars Rover to protecting the F-35 fighter jet. At Electronic Systems, you’ll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry’s most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future. And you can, too.
Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first – exemplified by our missions: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®” and “We Innovate For Those Who Move The World®.”
Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with us!
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BAE Systems is seeking a Quality Technician to support the Power Systems (PS) product line. The Quality Technician will support the manufacturing floor with quality issues, react to key program metrics, participate in root cause and corrective action (RCCA) investigations, drive corrective actions, and foster continuous improvements.
Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to: • Protect PS from shipping nonconforming material • Facilitate RCCA with Corrective and Preventative Actions • Hardware Dispositions • Operator Feedback • FAI (First Article Inspection) • Inspections • Part issue investigation/ Coordination with SQE (Supplier Quality Engineering) • Data Trending • Action tracking and closure • Audit support
Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this role, it will be performed full-time on site. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time.
About BAE Systems Electronic Systems: 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.
Required Skills and Education: • High School Diploma or equivalent • 1-2+ years of related work experience • A passion for process improvement • Well-organized • Strong communicator capable of working through complex issues with peers, management and multiple functions • Manufacturing experience • Ability to mine data and visually display • Technical mindset
Preferred Skills and Education: • Mechanical background with an understanding of electrical components and Circuit Card Assemblies. • Experience with Oracle systems, FLX factory Logix, PowerBI and/or Apex is a plus. • Experience with control and disposition of non-conforming Material. • Familiarity with IPC J-STD-001 Standard Soldering Requirements. • Experience with use of inspection gages and measuring equipment. • Experience with root cause corrective action investigations. • Experience with metric trending.
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).