About this role
Job Description
The Opportunity
BAE Systems is seeking a Test Engineer with an Electrical Engineering and/or cable testing background. Join our System Test team within our System Realization Division and become a member of a diverse, enthusiastic, and highly productive team, where each employee has the opportunity to grow their skills and work on rewarding systems level integration and verification projects in support of the U.S. Navy's Strategic Systems Programs, the sea-based leg of the U.S. nuclear triad. Working closely with an interdisciplinary team focused on deployment of automatic cable test equipment, the select candidate will support system level integration and verification of the Strategic Weapon System by performing the following functions:
- Calibrate and troubleshoot automatic cable test equipment
- Translate cable running sheets and wiring diagrams into testable requirements
- Develop cable test database and shorting plugs based on cable configurations
- Track and resolve problems identified during cable testing
- Review and develop test procedures, test requirements, quality assurance plans, and configuration management plans
Who You Are
- You are driven by mission
- You love learning how to use and administer new tools and technologies
- You enjoy working with people and collaborating across teams
- You have a high degree of personal drive, initiative, and the ability to drive change
- You are able to explain complex subjects concisely in person and in email
- You love finding new and creative ways to solve problems
- You constantly ask questions and love learning
- You are always anticipating your customer’s needs and working to exceed their expectations
- You live for details
- You are willing to put in the time and effort it takes to get the job done
- You are always looking for ways to do things better and faster
- You are constantly updating your to-do list and planning ahead
- You are more interested in getting the job done right than who gets credit
You are a good judge of how long projects take to complete, and always alert others if things get off track
Required Skills and Education
Education and related/relevant years of professional work experience: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or other related science, engineering or technical degree and at least four years of relevant work experience.
Additional skills/experience required
- Experience with cable test or automated test equipment
- Experience reading cable running sheets, wiring diagrams, and wiring tables
- Experience conducting research, problem solving, or analysis
- Demonstrated ability to document work performed and processes conducted
- Ability to self-manage and interpret and follow requirements
- Experience communicating advanced technical concerns with management, customers, and external contractors
Preferred Skills and Education
- 6 – 8 years of relevant professional experience
- Prior experience working within the (PAE) Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) organization
- Experience with requirements documentation and verification testing
- Demonstrated experience in Test and Evaluation mythologies including test planning, execution, and reporting
- Experience with fiber optic testing
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).