Job Description

Job Description

The selected candidate will work as part of a team installing and assembling shipboard communication systems and will have the following duties and responsibilities: 
Assembling or installing equipment or parts requiring simple wiring, soldering, or connecting.
Assembling multi pin connectors and radio frequency connections from drawings or data sheets.
Performing tests on new and existing connections using multi meter and continuity testing using drawings or procedures as a reference. 

The hourly rate is set by the Department of labor and is not negotiable. Current rate is $22.24.

This position is located in Chesapeake, VA.  There is no relocation assistance available for this position.  Applicants must be currently residing in or state willingness to relocate self to Chesapeake, VA or surrounding areas.

Required Skills and Education

High school diploma and some prior experience demonstrating mechanical aptitude
Ability to use hand and power tools
Familiarity with Microsoft office
Willingness to travel as required (at least 25%) and work in a shipyard environment
Ability to lift at least 50 lbs.
Ability and willingness to wear all required PPE
Ability and willingness to work as a team
 

About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security

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.

Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do—from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.

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.

Preferred Skills and Education

Multi-pin connector building experience
RF cable building experience
US Navy background