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 (Tech II) / $24.87 (Tech III). Job leveling will be determined after the interview.

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 at least 1 year of related experience
Ability to use hand and power tools
Ability to follow basic technical instructions
Understanding of basic electrical systems
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 and work at heights requiring fall protection equipment
Ability and willingness to work as a team
 

Preferred Skills and Education

Knowledge of EMP conduit assembly
Ability to perform basic electrical testing using a multimeter
Multi-pin connector building experience
RF cable building experience
US Navy background

About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security

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.