Production and Installation Technician

Job Description
Join BAE Systems’ Intelligence and Security sector and be a part of a team that is committed to providing a vital advantage to help our customers protect what really matters. We are looking for detail oriented, innovative, and hard-working team players who are driven to do their best, who will always do what’s right, and are passionate about making a difference in the lives of our military and government customers.

In this role, you will:
- Assembles or constructs simple or standard equipment or parts, services or repairs simple instruments or equipment
- Conducts a variety of tests using established methods, prepares test specimens, adjusts and operates equipment, records test data, and points out deviations resulting from equipment malfunction or observational errors
- Assembles components and sub-assemblies following wire prints, schematics and verbal instruction
- Positions and aligns parts in specified relationship to each other and uses hand or power tools to secure parts in place
- Mounts assembled components on chassis, panel or circuit board
- Routes wiring and cabling through assembly to terminals according to color codes and solders or wraps wire around terminals to provide electrical connection
- Performs intermediate assembly tasks such as potting, encapsulating, cleaning, coating, epoxy bonding, wiring, stamping, etching and color coding parts and assemblies
- Assists in mounting equipment in cabinets or on shelves in vans, ships and test beds
- Prepares assembly kits from detailed, itemized parts listing including the counting, marking, and verification of parts associated with each kit
- Uses visual aids, drawings, verbal and written instructions to prepare automatic and manual production machinery and equipment to produce small coils and other parts to conform to specifications
- Operates small lathes, drills, extruding machinery and similar equipment to produce specialized metal parts required for components and sub-assemblies
- Performs other related duties as assigned

The hourly rate for this position is set by the Dept of Labor and is not negotiable. Current rate is $25.72/hr.

This position is located in scenic and historic Southern Maryland in St. Mary's County, near to the Patuxent River Naval Air Station.

There is no monetary relocation assistance budgeted for this position. Applicants must be currently residing in or state willingness to relocate self to St. Mary's County, Maryland or surrounding areas.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
High school diploma and at least three years of related experience

Ability to use various power tools including drills, drill presses, core drills, saws, equipment to pull cable, vacuums, an assortment of wire cutters and strippers, soldering irons, high-press tools, voltage meters, ammeters and ohmmeters

Ability to use Microsoft Office, Visio, Excel and Word

Ability to read and interpret drawings/blue prints and perform work to specifications

Ability and willingness to travel 10%.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Cable Fabrication Certification IPC-J001F
Knowledgeable in ISO-9001 and AS9100 standards

Pay Information
This position is covered by a wage law called the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA). The wage range for this position is determined by the Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor on a contract-by-contract basis.

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.