Job Description

Job Description

The Engineering Technician performs assignments that are not completely standardized or prescribed, selects or
adapts standard procedures or equipment, using fully applicable precedents, receives initial instructions, equipment
requirements, and advice from supervisor or engineer as needed, performs recurring work independently. Work is
reviewed for technical adequacy or conformity with instructions.

Typical duties:
a. Constructing components, subunits, or simple models or adapts standard equipment; may troubleshoot and
correct malfunctions
b. Following specific layout and scientific diagrams to construct and package simple devices and subunits of
equipment.
c. Conducting various tests or experiments which may require minor modifications in test setups or procedures as
well as subjective judgments in measurement, selecting, preparing, and operating standard test equipment and
records test data;
d. Extracting and compiling a variety of engineering data from field notes, manuals, lab reports, etc., processing
data, identifying errors or inconsistencies, selecting methods of data presentation.
e. Assisting in design modification by compiling data related to design, specifications, and materials that are
pertinent to specific items of equipment or component parts; developing information concerning previous
operational failures and modifications, and using judgment and initiative to recognize inconsistencies or gaps in data
and seek sources to clarify information.

The hourly rate for this position is set by the Dept of Labor and is not negotiable. Current rate is $28.79/hr (Tech III) / $35.64/hr (Tech IV). Job leveling will be determined during the interview.

This position is located in scenic and historic Southern Maryland in the St. Mary's County Technology Corridor adjacent to the Patuxent River Naval Air Station. 

There is no monetary relocation assistance budgeted for this position.  Applicants must be currently residing in or state willingness to relocate self to St. Mary's County, Maryland or surrounding areas.


 

Required Skills and Education

High school diploma and 5-8 of related experience

Ability to use various power tools including drills, drill presses, core drills, saws, equipment to pull cable, an assortment of wire cutters and strippers, soldering irons, high-press tools, voltage meters, ammeters and ohmmeters.

Ability to use Microsoft Office, Visio, Excel and Word

Ability to read and interpret drawings/blue prints and perform work to specifications

Ability and willingness to travel at least 25%

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

Cable Fabrication Certification IPC-J001F
Knowledgeable in ISO-9001 and AS9100 standards