Engineering Lab Tech IV

Job Description
See what you’re missing. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. 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 mission: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.

In Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and
Reconnaissance (C4ISR) Systems, you’ll help develop systems that sense, control, exploit and disseminate actionable information to warfighters supporting a variety of missions.

The selected candidate will perform routine lab assignments including support to the Engineering department along with Program Management to ensure successful operation of labs and program goals. The candidate will acquire product knowledge, use, and advance their technical skills while performing their assigned responsibilities in labs with advanced projects.

The duties assigned to the Lab Tech IV, and their responsibilities include:

• Able to lift 30lbs on a daily basis
• Good communication skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize and multitask assignments and function under pressure
• Able to prepare Facility Work Orders, Information Technology (IT) orders, track and manage test equipment utilization and movement, calibration and/or repair.
• Maintain accurate records of requisitions, purchase orders, receiving reports, move tickets, asset inventory, etc.
• Conducts weekly and quarterly lab self-assessments to ensure labs are operating in a safe and compliant manner. Must document and close out on any deficiencies in a timely manner.
• Must be familiar with various types of basic and advanced test equipment such as and not limited to oscilloscopes, function generators, attenuators, terminations, etc. to be able to accommodate Engineering needs in labs.
• Basic electronic theory required to help identify issues in test equipment setups that may cause safety issues such as daisy chaining of cords, exposed voltage terminals and proper grounding of electronic racks.
• Will perform periodic verification of ESD lab bench mats as per company guidelines while documenting results on an online database.
• Works with facilities and program management to establish new lab space or reconfigure existing lab spaces to meet program needs. Should be familiar with lab layout planning such as power requirements, cooling, compressed air and ESD requirements.
• Supports both internal QA audits and outside audits for DCMA and ISO AS9100. Assist with deficiencies as required to close out corrective actions.
• Oversee day-to-day technician activities for programs and Engineers by providing basic Engineering supplies such as cables and sundry items.
• Knowledge of RFID systems to use for tracking of test equipment and other high value lab property.
• Work with internal Security department to assure general and secure labs meet internal and government regulations as required.
• Able to perform expediting of Engineering lab equipment and Program assets within the facility or to external vendor testing facilities via company owned vehicles.
• The candidate shall be able to perform well within a team environment and possess excellent written and communication skills.

Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular 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.

Please note that pursuant to a government contract, the specific position requires US citizenship status.

• Must possess an Active US Secret Clearance or ability to obtain US Secret Clearance.
• Requires a electro/mechanically-oriented individual with experience interpreting drawings, standards and specifications as well as procedures and work instructions.
• An Associate's degree in relevant discipline with at least four (4) years of related experience, or the overall equivalent.
• Strong background in problem solving techniques and analysis
• Proficiency in standard and industry-related software including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Highly effective written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to communicate through verbal and electronic means to broader working teams and be able to prioritize tasks in order to assure programs are successful.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
High School Diploma required with Associates degree in Electronic Technology or equivalent. 5 years of experience in related electronics field. Able to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Associates degree in Electronic Technology or equivalent. 5 years of experience in related field. Secret Security clearance preferred at time of hire

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $70607 - $112971

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 Electronic Systems
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. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.

Salary : $70,607 - $112,971