Job Description

Job Description

This is a Split Shift, Weekend shift position, working Thursday, Friday, and Saturday as 12 hour days weekend mornings 6am to 6pm. This shift receives a 10% differential and is paid 40 hours for 36 worked.


See what you’re missing. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first – exemplified by our mission: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.

Electronic Combat Solutions (ECS) has technology, engineering and program teams that educate and mentor colleagues to deliver leading Electronic Warfare capabilities. We welcome all those who have big ideas, crave innovation, want to drive fielding velocity, and have the passion to bring the warfighter home safely.

Position Summary
This Weekend Split Shift team member will be an experienced engineer with a background in materials science to oversee the hermetic laser welding process. The ideal candidate will have experience controlling welding or casting processes, with specific experience with aluminum, titanium, and kovar. They will be responsible for everything from laser safety and beam control to product optimization and performance monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Laser Welding & Hermetic Sealing: Perform precision laser welding to create hermetic seals on components, ensuring all seals meet strict vacuum and leak-rate specifications.
• Environmental Stress Testing: Execute environmental stress screening (ESS), including thermal cycling and vibration testing, to validate the integrity of the seals and the durability of the components.
• Precision De-lidding: Perform machine de-lidding operations to access internal components for inspection, rework, or failure analysis without damaging the substrate.
• Process Adherence: Strictly follow written process instructions, engineering drawings, and quality checklists to ensure consistency and compliance with aerospace and defense standards.
• Equipment Operation: Set up, calibrate, and operate laser welding stations and environmental test chambers; perform basic troubleshooting and routine maintenance on machinery.
• Quality Control: Conduct visual inspections and utilize measurement tools to verify weld quality and seal integrity, documenting all results in the manufacturing execution system.

About BAE Systems Electronic Systems

BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.

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.

Required Skills and Education

• Bachelor’s Degree and 2+ years of experience in a precision manufacturing environment, preferably involving laser welding, electronics assembly, or semiconductor packaging.
• Technical Skills: Proven ability to operate laser equipment and environmental test chambers.
• Adaptability: Ability to maintain high quality and accuracy while working in a fast-paced, production-driven environment.

Preferred Skills and Education

• Knowledgeable of process related standards, MIL-STD-883, MIL-PRF-38534, ad MIL-DTL-5541 as examples.
• Experience working within ISO 9001 or AS9100 quality management systems.
• Knowledge of Paperless, or equivalent Manufacturing Enterprise Software (MES).
• Lean Knowledge (single piece vs batch processing) preferred
• Six Sigma training or projects preferred
• Familiarity with leak detection equipment (e.g., helium leak detectors) is highly preferred. Certification in laser safety or specialized welding techniques.
• Prior experience with cleanroom protocols and ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) prevention.
• Experienced in AutoCAD and/or 3D modelling.
• A self-starter with the ability to think analytically and work with limited direction.
• CNC Machining, troubleshooting G-Code
• Strong understanding of optics, electronics, and laser safety protocols; proficiency with test equipment; problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Secret Clearance is preferred

Typical Education and Experience

Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 2 years work experience or equivalent experience