Perform integration and environmental testing of spacecraft hardware. Conduct functional and performance tests on electronic boards, antennas, and subsystems. Read, edit, and write schematics and test procedures. Operate oscilloscopes, multimeters, spectrum/frequency analyzers, power supplies, and data acquisition systems. Maintain cleanroom/ESD practices and collaborate with engineering teams while adhering to security clearance requirements.
Job Description
Working within military and aerospace contracted programs. We build and test classified and unclassified spacecrafts. You will work with integration of bus level, optic or component level spacecrafts through Integration Test, and Environmental Testing. These tests will require operations using Digital multimeters, O-Scopes and ESD testing equipment. Comfortability of working elevated and in tight spaces.
What's it like to work at BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems (SMS)? It's about being part of a dedicated team that delivers innovative mission system solutions within Civil Space and to the warfighter, enhancing military capabilities across various platforms.
As a Technician in the Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA) Strategic Capabilities Unit, you'll be integral to our collaborative, cross-functional teams that are committed to innovation, integrity, and execution. In this role, you will conduct and support performance and functional tests on flight hardware, including electronic boards, antennas, and subsystems, during all phases of the hardware evolution process. Your primary goal will be to ensure that all systems meet performance standards, contributing to mission success.
The Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA) Strategic Capabilities Unit comprises the technical talent and organizational leadership that enables the successful delivery of high-impact discriminating technologies for our customers' missions. Our collaborative, cross-functional teams are committed to innovation, integrity, continual learning and strong execution.
What You'll Do:
On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.
Working Conditions:
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
As this position requires operating a company vehicle, an offer and subsequent employment are contingent upon possessing and maintaining a valid US driver's license and a satisfactory motor vehicle record review.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $87260 - $139617
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 Space & Mission 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.
Headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, Space & Mission Systems is a leading provider of national defense and civil space applications, advanced remote sensing, scientific and tactical systems for government and commercial customers. We continually pioneer ways to innovate spacecraft, mission payloads, optical systems, and other defense and civil capabilities. Powered by endlessly curious people with an unwavering mission focus, we continually discover ways to enable our customers to perform beyond expectation and protect what matters most.
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.
Multiple positions may be available on this opening.
Working within military and aerospace contracted programs. We build and test classified and unclassified spacecrafts. You will work with integration of bus level, optic or component level spacecrafts through Integration Test, and Environmental Testing. These tests will require operations using Digital multimeters, O-Scopes and ESD testing equipment. Comfortability of working elevated and in tight spaces.
What's it like to work at BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems (SMS)? It's about being part of a dedicated team that delivers innovative mission system solutions within Civil Space and to the warfighter, enhancing military capabilities across various platforms.
As a Technician in the Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA) Strategic Capabilities Unit, you'll be integral to our collaborative, cross-functional teams that are committed to innovation, integrity, and execution. In this role, you will conduct and support performance and functional tests on flight hardware, including electronic boards, antennas, and subsystems, during all phases of the hardware evolution process. Your primary goal will be to ensure that all systems meet performance standards, contributing to mission success.
The Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA) Strategic Capabilities Unit comprises the technical talent and organizational leadership that enables the successful delivery of high-impact discriminating technologies for our customers' missions. Our collaborative, cross-functional teams are committed to innovation, integrity, continual learning and strong execution.
What You'll Do:
- Work under limited supervision alongside engineering team. Routine work requires no instruction. General instructions given for new assignments.
- Errors may be difficult to detect and would normally result in loss of customer business, material or equipment to resolve.
- Contacts are typically with individuals within own department and occasionally with contacts outside own organization. Contacts involve obtaining or providing information or data requiring some explanation or interpretation.
- Apply basic computer skills to input and access data via computer interface.
- Perform other duties as necessary, comprising of reading schematics and test procedure's including but not limited to editing and writing new procedures.
- Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
- Perform other duties as necessary.
On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.
Working Conditions:
- Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- High School diploma or equivalent plus 8 years or more related experience.
- Each higher-level related degree, i.e., Bachelor's or Master's, may substitute for two years of related experience. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
- A current, active Top Secret/SCI security clearance is required.
- An electronics background or related degree to effectively support electronic test operations.
- Versatile and contribute well to high-energy team environments.
- Ability to independently operate Frequency analyzers, Spectrum analyzers, O-scopes, Power supplies, Multi-Meters, and data acquisition monitoring devices.
- Ability to interpret electrical and mechanical drawings, specifications, notes, and wire lists.
- The ability to be trained and obtain specialized certifications required to perform the assembly and fabrication operations. (Clean room, ESD, FOD, Crane, Solder, Slicing, Crimping, J-STD, IPC-610/620)
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to exercise them in a technical environment.
- A good mechanical aptitude, with solid dexterity and hand/eye coordination to work with hand tools.
- Basic computer skills required, along with ability to understand programming and code.
- Self-starter, ambitious, and conscientious very high attention to detail.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds and work with heavy equipment, tooling and fixtures.
As this position requires operating a company vehicle, an offer and subsequent employment are contingent upon possessing and maintaining a valid US driver's license and a satisfactory motor vehicle record review.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Aerospace, spacecraft, instrument, sub-assembly, experience is very beneficial.
- Environmental testing experience e.g., Vibration, Thermal Vacuum, EMI, Acoustic is very beneficial.
- Enhanced performance skills in various flight component test operations is desired.
- Ability to read and write schematics and test procedures.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $87260 - $139617
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 Space & Mission 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.
Headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, Space & Mission Systems is a leading provider of national defense and civil space applications, advanced remote sensing, scientific and tactical systems for government and commercial customers. We continually pioneer ways to innovate spacecraft, mission payloads, optical systems, and other defense and civil capabilities. Powered by endlessly curious people with an unwavering mission focus, we continually discover ways to enable our customers to perform beyond expectation and protect what matters most.
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.
Multiple positions may be available on this opening.
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