Laboratory Technician

Job Description

The Electronic Combat Solutions organization is looking for a Laboratory Coordinator/Technician III to join their fast-paced Lab Services team in Nashua, NH. Candidate will be responsible for providing oversight to assure adherence and compliance to company procedures and safety requirements for the day-to-day operation of engineering labs. Additionally, candidate maybe supporting a wide variety of non-routine complex assignments including test and troubleshooting of complex precision electronic circuit cards, subsystems, and systems. The candidate will acquire product knowledge, use, and advance their technical skills while performing their assigned responsibilities in the product development on advanced projects.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Oversee adherence and enforce all compliance policies within the engineering lab spaces.

• Work in the Engineering Product Support lab prioritizing multiple assignments and functions in a fast-paced engineering environment.

• Prepare facility work orders, information technology (IT) orders, material vendor purchases and track and manage test equipment utilization and movement.

• Conduct weekly and quarterly lab self-assessments to ensure labs are operating in a safe and compliant manner.

• Perform periodic verification of Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) lab bench mats as per company guidelines while documenting results on an online database.

• Support both internal QA audits and outside audits for DCMA and ISO AS9100. Assist with deficiencies as required to close out corrective actions.

• Support day-to-day technician activities for programs and engineers by providing basic engineering supplies such as cables and other related hardware items.

• Perform repairs on both deliverable and non-deliverable product such as Circuit Card Assemblies (CCA’s) and sub-assemblies.

• Able to read and interpret electronic schematics and wiring diagrams.

• Assemble or repair engineering test fixtures with both electro and mechanical skills.

• Supports the rework or build of test support or systems cables

• Use a Digital Voltmeter to measure / verify installed CCA components and perform continuity checks on cabling or follow circuit traces

• Documentation of the following: Rework and non-conformances in a controlled database. Regular lab safety and compliance reports including close out on any deficiencies in a timely manner.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• High School Diploma or Technical trade school

• At least 2-3 years related work experience

• Effective communication and teamwork

• Must be able to lift 20-40lbs.

• Requires an electro/mechanically oriented individual with experience interpreting drawings, standards and specifications as well as procedures and work instructions.

• Must be familiar with the operation of 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

• Proficiency in standard and industry-related software including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint

• Highly effective written and verbal communication skills

• Work with minimal supervision in a high paced Engineering environment.

• Able to multitask and work efficiently to support program milestones

• Secret clearance – eligible

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience in inventory control both physically and within a database

• Knowledge of safety practices within a lab environment

• Experience executing to engineering test procedures

• Ability to understand and operate RF test instruments

• Secret Clearance

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $57319 - $91710

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.