Antenna/RCS Range Technician
About The Position
See what you’re missing. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first – exemplified by our mission: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems. At the completion of training, you will be trained to independently operate our Antenna & RCS test ranges. You will also perform measurements using multiple software data analysis tools, multimeters, network analyzers, and other electronic and RF equipment without supervision. The position will involve troubleshooting and modifications of test setups in collaboration with engineering staff. You will have limited fabrication and mechanical assembly duties, and become proficient in standard computer usage (Microsoft Office). You must have the ability to communicate clearly both written and verbally with senior engineering and management staff to convey any issues encountered during Range operations. You will work in elevated spaces and assist in loading and unloading test articles both by hand and by using hoists and similar equipment. You must have the ability to lift up to a 50 pound load. Routine chemical and material handlings are normal duties for this position. Full-time onsite: Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed full-time on site. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time.
Requirements
- Familiarity with commercial test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, power meters, and multi meters.
- Desire to be hands-on, and have good dexterity and balance.
Nice To Haves
- RF Testing Experience
- Active Security Clearance (Secret or higher)
Responsibilities
- Operate Antenna & RCS test ranges independently after training.
- Perform measurements using software data analysis tools, multimeters, network analyzers, and other electronic and RF equipment without supervision.
- Troubleshoot and modify test setups in collaboration with engineering staff.
- Perform limited fabrication and mechanical assembly duties.
- Proficient in standard computer usage (Microsoft Office).
- Communicate clearly both written and verbally with senior engineering and management staff to convey any issues encountered during Range operations.
- Work in elevated spaces and assist in loading and unloading test articles both by hand and by using hoists and similar equipment.
- Ability to lift up to a 50 pound load.
- Routine chemical and material handlings.
Benefits
- At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being.
- Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance.
- We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance.
- Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave.
- Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards.
- Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
