Job Description

Job Description

It’s about the journey. Every second, a plane takes off transporting millions of passengers somewhere in the world, enabled by our flight-critical electronic systems. Be part of our journey where you’ll be among the brightest minds, working on the industry’s most difficult problems. We Innovate for Those Who Move the World™. Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.

Position Summary
The Production Test Engineer role requires a balance of hands-on product engagement, collaborative teamwork, and independent execution. This position is based on-site five days per week, with occasional travel (less than 10%). Success in this role depends on frequent cross-functional collaboration between Programs, Engineering, and Production teams.

Typical Education and Experience

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

Required Skills and Education

• BS in Electrical/Computer Engineering or equivalent experience 
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize system-level knowledge, product fault records, and electronics testing to diagnose complex product and application issues.
• Ability to perform analysis and diagnostics down to an electronic component level (e.g. analog, digital, power, and communication) using various laboratory equipment (e.g. power supplies, multimeters, and oscilloscopes)
• Demonstrated proficiency in methodical problem solving and critical thinking
• Ability to interpret and implement regulatory and requirements specifications
• General understanding of electronics assembly and test processes
• Effective communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Ability to effectively multitask / manage personal priorities, and coordinate / organize activities in a team environment.

Preferred Skills and Education

• Familiarity with the assembly and test of high reliability electronic assemblies and their avionics applications
• with at least 3 or more years of relevant experience
• Experience using complex analytical tools and methods (SPC, 6 Sigma, Green/Black Belt, etc.)
• Experience in Reliability Engineering and associated methods, tools, and techniques
• Experience using advanced test and analysis instrumentation (spectrum, bus, and logic analyzers, etc.)
• Experience programming in various software and/or data analytic environments (Basic, UNIX, C++, NI LabVIEW, NI Test Stand, Visual Studio, Python, SQL, etc.)

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.