Microwave Test Technician

Job Description
Please note this position supports our Weekend Day Shift working Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 3AM to 3PM. You will work 36 Hours and be paid for 40 Hours plus earn a 10% pay premium.
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.

Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics. At Electronic Systems, you’ll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry’s most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future. And you can, too. We put our customers first – exemplified by our missions: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®” and “We Innovate For Those Who Move The World™.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.

A Test Technician is responsible for the functional testing, verification, and debugging of Radio Frequency (RF) modules. This role ensures that all hardware meets stringent performance specifications and quality standards before delivery. The technician will operate complex test equipment, execute detailed test procedures, and perform root-cause analysis on failing components to support the production cycle.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Required Qualifications

• Technical Expertise: Proven experience in RF/Microwave testing and a strong understanding of RF fundamentals (S-parameters, impedance matching, signal flow).
• Tool Proficiency: Hands-on experience with VNAs and Spectrum Analyzers.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to read schematics and technical drawings to perform board-level troubleshooting.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with automated test equipment (ATE) and basic scripting (e.g., Python, LabVIEW).
• Familiarity with soldering and rework of small surface-mount (SMD) components.
• Prior experience in a defense or aerospace manufacturing environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to handle small, fragile electronic components and use precision hand tools.
• Ability to remain focused during repetitive testing cycles while maintaining high attention to detail.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $47614 - $76181

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, 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.