Air Defense SME

Job Description

BAE Systems is seeking a Technical Specialist to join our dynamic team of engineers, technologists, and military veterans. The candidate will be a member of the BAE Test and Evaluation Team, working closely with contractor and military personnel in support of United States Navy (USN) test events. This position will be located at the U.S. Navy’s Surface Combat Systems Center (SCSC) in Wallops Island, Virginia.

The selected candidate will serve as a Subject Matter Expert in the field of Air Defense for the SSDS and AEGIS Combat System. The candidate will be responsible for supporting USN Combat System testing and event support. The candidate will specifically function in the Air Defense Weapons Coordinator (ADWC) and the Anti-Air Warfare Coordinator (AAWC).

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• 10+ years of related ADWC/AAWC experience in shipboard USN Combat Systems or USN test site operations
• The candidate must possess the technical ability to fully perform the function of ADWC/AAWC submodes
• Naval Operations and Tactics experience

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Qualification/ experience up to the Tactical Action Officer (TAO) watchstation
• Experience across multiple SSDS and Aegis Baselines
• Shipboard testing and fleet events experience, such as CSSQT Combat System Ship's Qualification Trials and FTM Flight Test Mission
• Land-based test facilities experience

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $72150 - $122655

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.