Job Description

Job Description

BAE Systems is looking for an experienced Digital/RF Technician to join their fast-paced Engineering and Test team in Nashua, New Hampshire. You will be supporting a wide variety of tasks in the day-to-day operation within a Engineering Lab.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Performs a variety of duties in the electronic, mechanical, electromechanical, and/or optical areas. Constructs, troubleshoots, calibrates, adjusts, tests, diagnoses, and maintains equipment, components, devices, or systems. Works from schematics, engineering drawings and written or verbal instructions. Operates related equipment: conducts tests and reports data in prescribed format. Performs calibration and alignment checks: makes adjustments, modifications, and replacements as directed.
• Familiar with setup, calibration, and use of Signal Generators, Spectrum Analyzer, and/or Power Meters.
• Familiar with work related database tracking applications 
• Collaborate with all functional groups on various projects.
• Maintain accurate records and explain defects found-clearly and concisely.
• Must be willing to work off shifts as required by the needs of the business.
• Individual who has initiative, motivation and desire to learn and grow. 

About BAE Systems Electronic Systems

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. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.

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.

Required Skills and Education

• Must be able to obtain a US Secret security clearance
• Associates Degree in EET or equivalent and 5+ years of directly related experience 
• Electronics certification from a civilian or military technical school
• Strong desktop application/GUI knowledge (Putty, Hyper, SSH, etc.)
• Proficient with Microsoft Windows based programs
• Understands lab safety, ESD principles and day to day operations.

Preferred Skills and Education

• Possess a current Secret Clearance
• 10+ years electronics experience with electrical hardware testing 
• Electronics certification from a civilian or military technical school
• Strong desk stop application/GUI knowledge (Putty, Hyper, SSH, etc.)
• Proficient with Microsoft Windows based programs
• Familiarity with labs and day to day operations

Typical Education and Experience

Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 2 years work experience or equivalent experience