About this role
Improver
Job Description: What’s it like working for an innovative company that takes on some of the world’s most important challenges? Rewarding. Our skilled trade teams are on the front lines helping to deliver life-saving products to the US military. If you are a problem-solver and a team player, consider joining our team as an Electrician Improver on our Ship Repair team
Required Skills and Education: • Able to wear appropriate protective gear and use basic tools • Able to physically perform essential job duties with or without accommodations • Able to work at heights, in confined spaces and have the ability to climb staircases and ladders of varying sizes • Able to read, write and comprehend simple instructions • Able to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions in written, oral or diagram form • Requires 2 years of electrical maintenance experience
Preferred Skills and Education: • Knowledge of all QA requirements for work they are required to accomplish. • Basic electrical theory • Mct’s/ stuffing tubes • Identify cable discrepancies/ fix cable discrepancies • Install cable and band iaw specifications • Install cable tags • Process cable to equipment • Understand electrical drawing / perform basic work iaw paragraph on the work items • Understand the expectations and the hours of installation
About BAE Systems, Inc.: 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.
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).