Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled Engineering Technician to join the Case Officer team in support of the Automated Fuel Systems Program. This role integrates high-level technical subject matter expertise with operational case management. The successful candidate will serve as the critical link between case intake, remote troubleshooting, and program engineering to ensure the seamless resolution of complex fuel system issues in strict accordance with contract requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Case Management & Operations: Monitor and resolve new and unresolved case intakes, ensuring all technician-submitted documentation is processed with precision. Collaborate with the Case Officer team to maintain a rotation schedule that ensures uninterrupted operational coverage.

• Technical Subject Matter Expertise: Audit surveys, designs, and installation efforts to ensure strict adherence to customer, manufacturer, and program engineering specifications.

• Field Support: Serve as the primary SME for travel technicians, providing expert remote guidance and troubleshooting support to resolve critical onsite complications.

• Cross-Functional Coordination: Team with Materials teammates to verify the accuracy of components ordered and shipped, minimizing operational downtime and maximizing efficiency.

• Customer Relations: Manage end-customer expectations regarding project scope, deliverables, and schedule.

Qualifications

• Experience: Extensive experience with Automated Fuels systems and operations.

• Collaboration: Proven ability to operate effectively within a small, agile team environment.

• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical requirements for diverse stakeholders.

• Technical Proficiency: Firm grasp of M365 applications.

• Security: Ability to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC) following a successful Public Trust investigation.

Schedule Requirements
Due to the operational demands of the contract, this is not a standard "9-to-5" position. The role requires a flexible schedule, including early mornings, late evenings, and weekend coverage, coordinated via teammate availability and mutual agreement.

Required Skills and Education

Technical Qualifications & Education

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent, supplemented by formal electronics training from a technical school, Class A or B military school, or the completion of a four-year electronics apprenticeship program.

• Software Proficiency: Proven proficiency with Windows OS and M365 applications.

Professional Experience

• Proposal & Analysis: Five years of experience reviewing proposal and Performance Work Statement (PWS) documentation, conducting system-specific surveys, and assisting in the composition of Basis of Estimate (BOE) packages for proposal efforts.

• Operational Management: Proven ability to forecast workload and manage Level of Effort (LOE) effectively within a scheduled work week.

Security & Compliance

• Clearance: Ability to acquire and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance and/or Common Access Card (CAC).

• Licensure: Possession of a valid state driver’s license.

• Financial: Ability to acquire and maintain a corporate credit card for operational expenses.

• Certifications: Ability to obtain all required manufacturer trainings necessary to remotely diagnose and resolve system issues.

Physical & Travel Requirements

• Travel: Available for occasional travel as required by program needs.

• Physical Capabilities: Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including kneeling, lifting up to 50 pounds, working from heights of up to 50 feet, and operating safely within confined spaces.

Preferred Skills and Education

Technical Experience

• Fuel Systems Engineering: Eight years of experience performing and composing surveys, as well as the installation, removal, and testing of fuel monitoring components, including gauges, instrumentation, and sensors.

• Data Communications: Proficiency in implementing and troubleshooting data communications via copper wiring, fiber optics, and wireless devices.

• Mentorship: At least four years of experience providing formal or informal on-the-job training (OJT) to coworkers and junior technicians.

Systems Proficiency

• Automatic Tank Gauging (ATG): Expertise in one or more of the following systems: Veeder-Root, Ronan, Enraf, Barton, Pneumercator, Temposonics/MTS, ProGauge, and Endress+Hauser.

• Independent Alarm Systems: Proficiency in one or more of the following: Scully, Magnetrol, E&H, Fafnir, Mercoid, Omnitrol, Pneumecator, TLC, Bindicator, Devar, Aggressive Systems, and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).

• Overfill & Ground Verification: Experience with Scully, Varec, Fafnir, and PLCs.

Compliance & Onboarding Timelines

• Security Access: Must obtain a Common Access Card (CAC) within 30 days of hire.

• Certification: Must establish demonstrated proficiency with applicable equipment manufacturers within five months of hire.

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.