Production Equipment Technician

Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Senior Production/Equipment Technician to join our team. As a key member of our production team, you will be responsible for performing a variety of electrical and mechanical tests on prototype and production circuit boards, units, and systems to ensure they meet specifications and identify malfunctions or failures. You will also perform maintenance on electrical and mechanical equipment, collaborate with engineers to improve product and process performance, and maintain accurate records.

Union Role
Pay Information
Full-Time Hourly rate Range: $34.36 hr. with 1.00 shift differential
2nd shift on a 5/40 work schedule

Responsibilities:

• Perform electrical and mechanical tests on prototype and production circuit boards, units, and systems to determine performance to specifications and identify malfunctions or failures
• Conduct various types of tests, including:
  + Environmental Stress Screening
  + Automated Test Equipment through-put
  + Manual Test Equipment through-put
• Perform maintenance on all electrical and mechanical equipment used in the production process
• Perform general maintenance duties (excluding electrical) throughout the facility to keep production processes operational
• Collaborate with engineers to correct design and test methods to improve product and process performance
• Perform RF tuning, tack solder test selects, lift axial leads, remove simple solder shorts, clip leads, touch up post coat, and reassemble and seal units (as needed)
• Maintain accurate records and complete necessary paperwork
• Ensure general clean-up of the work area

This position is covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), which will determine your wages.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life including health and financial well-being. Benefits for Union employees are governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), so your benefits may differ from those described here. Generally, employees 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, which may include 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.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• H.S. Diploma or GED
• Successful completion of written electronics knowledge test. Candidate must successfully pass Test Tech Exam, or provide proof of Certified Technician exam passage prior to second interview.
• Experience with Automation Test Equipment & Environmental Stress Screening
• Ability to work 2nd shift

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, electronics)
• Experience with automated test equipment and environmental stress screening
• Certification in a related field (e.g., IPC, AS9100)
• Willing to train on troubleshooting equipment
• Able to obtain Security Clearance- Secret

Pay Information
This position is covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), which will determine your wages.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life including health and financial well-being. Benefits for Union employees are governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), so your benefits may differ from those described here. Generally, employees 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, which may include 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.