Job Description

Job Description

Are you looking for a new and exciting challenge every single day? Join BAE Systems as a SCA Engineering Technician and lead a team that is committed to providing a vital advantage to help our customers protect what really matters. We are looking for detail oriented, innovative and hard-working team players who are driven to do their best, who will always do what's right and are passionate about making a difference in the lives of our military and government customers.

 In this role, you will lead a team to accomplish the following:

• Read and interpret technical drawings for the fabrication and installation of cabling and equipment.
• Assemble and integrate various communication systems into a variety of military and government agency platforms such as boats, vehicles, buildings and transit cases.
• Fabricate a variety of RF, data and power cables using solder and crimp techniques.
• Work with quality control, engineering, project managers and other functional groups to provide feedback and resolve issues.
• Build kits to deliver to off-site installations.
• Travel all over the world in support of our various customers.

All work is performed according to industry best practice and MIL standards in accordance with quality assurance standards.

The hourly rate for this position is set by the Department of Labor and is not negotiable. Current rate is 28.79 (Technician III) / $35.64 (Technician IV). Candidates with additional years of experience may be considered for the higher-level role.

The position is located in Lexington Park, MD. There is no relocation assistance available for this position. Applicants must be currently residing or state willingness to relocate self to local or surrounding areas.

Required Skills and Education

High School Diploma and at least 4 years of experience using engineering drawings to fabricate cables, modify equipment and integrate into deliverable systems (Candidates with additional experience may be considered for the higher-level role)
Ability to guide a small team to achieve a professional product within specific deadlines
Ability to frequently work in a sitting, standing or walking position
Ability to frequently lift and carry 10 pounds and occasionally lift and carry 50 pounds
Ability to climb ladders, work at heights and work with hazardous material
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. driver's license or permit
Ability to obtain a passport and to travel up to 50% of the year within the U.S. and overseas
Experienced with Microsoft Office programs

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

Experience being the lead of a small team
Experience with electrical and mechanical installation experience
Experience in soldering and cable fabrication
Experience in metalwork fabrication and assembly experience
Fiber fabrication certification