Avionics Field Service Engineer

Job Description
This is a contingent position in support of U.S. Customs and Border Protection as an avionics and mission system Field Service Engineer. Expected start date is 3rd-4th quarter 2025.

Working for BAE Systems in this role presents a unique challenge and opportunity to work on a broad array of systems. This job entails testing, troubleshooting and repair of complex avionics, communications, computer and mission sensor equipment onboard King Air 300 series aircraft. This is an individual position located at the CBP Jacksonville Air and Marine Branch onboard NAS Jacksonville, FL. The candidate must be capable of utilizing common test equipment such as multimeters, signal analyzers, oscilloscopes and avionics data loaders as part of the typical job tasking. You will work with other BAE Systems team members across the country, the customer and external contractors to identify, isolate and resolve discrepancies to ensure aircraft mission readiness.

This position is located in Jacksonville. There is no relocation assistance available for this position. Applicants must be currently residing in or state willingness to relocate self to Jacksonville or surrounding areas.


Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid U.S. Driver's license
• Minimum of 5 years' experience as an avionics technician
• Minimum of 2 years' related avionics or electronic technical training
• Ability to utilize common test equipment such as multimeters and oscilloscopes
• Ability to independently provide technical assistance on classified platforms or facility with limited supervisio
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to team with other employees, customer and external contractors
• Ability to lift at least 30 pounds, work on ladders or in lift equipment
• Ability/willingness to travel to various CONUS or OCONUS locations as required
• Proficiency with common Office applications such as Word, Outlook and Excel

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• AN/ARC-210, RT-1851, RT-2036c radio communications system
• Customs Over the Horizon (SELCAL) H.F. communication system
• SeaVue airborne maritime/ISAR RADAR
• Selex Seaspray 7500E RADAR
• L-3 WESCAM MX15 or MX-20 electro-optic systems.
• AIS receivers
• Avalex or Churchill/Shotover digital video recorders.
• Technisonic TDFM-9300 or Global Wulfsburg P-25 radio systems
• Minotaur Mission System
• Ku Satcom Beyond Line-of-Sight systems
• Aircraft power inverter/converter systems familiarity

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $86460 - $146982

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

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.


About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do—from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.

Salary : $86,460 - $146,982