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 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.

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