NPI Assembler

Job Description
This position is eligible for a $2500 Sign on bonus!

Our state-of-the-art Manufacturing facility in Greenlawn NY is seeking a detailed oriented, hard-working operator to join the Product Introduction Facility (PIF) staff. The operator will be responsible for executing initial builds directly from engineering drawings and collaborating closely with the NPI engineering team to identify manufacturability improvements prior to full scale production.

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.

Key highlights of the role:
This position is on-site, on first shift, and on a 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off.
You will be working in a high-performance, collaborative team environment. In this role you will be working on first-time product builds using engineering drawings/ schematics while utilizing soldering and integration skills to bring designs to life without detailed work instructions. You will work closely with NPI engineers and assist with the development of work instructions for production while identifying potential manufacturing hurdles and collaborating with engineers to resolve them.

This work includes building/modifying special test equipment (STE), performing both mechanical assembly and electrical wiring including cable and harness construction using crimping tools and soldering techniques.

You will be the bridge between a concept on a schematic and process for building and assembling a finished product in a customer's hand.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• H.S. Diploma or GED
• 1+yrs experience working from schematics/engineering drawings, including wire lists.
• Experience building wire harnesses
• Familiar with using small shop tools such as drill press, punch press and similar fabrication tools.
• Soldering, ability to solder surface mount devices
• Comfortable working under a microscope

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Solder Certified to IPC-610
• J-STD-001 Certification
• Knowledge of using: crimp tools, DVM
• Rework certified, experience building test fixtures
• Experience with a mill and lathe

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $51941 - $83107

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.