Composite Technician III
About The Position
Our Advanced Composite Manufacturing facility is searching for a talented composite technician to support the manufacturing of composite antennas to go on some of the most advanced platforms. This position performs a variety of fabrication and processing operations in order to build and finish composite and plastic reinforced parts. Applies knowledge of working characteristics of bonding techniques, using precision instruments, hand tools, machines, and equipment. Performs composite layup and mechanical assembly operations to military specification by utilizing process sheets, drawings and written or verbal instructions. 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.
Requirements
- High School Diploma OR GED
- At least 2 years work experience in composite layup
- Comfortable standing for long periods of time
- Extensive hands-on experience with composite layup, vacuum bagging, and lamination techniques
- Highly knowledgeable in proper handling and storage of adhesives, prepregs, and composite materials
- Strong attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, and ability to follow written and verbal instructions
- Ability to obtain DOD secret Clearance
Nice To Haves
- Degree in Composite Technology a plus
Responsibilities
- Performs a variety of fabrication and processing operations in order to build and finish composite and plastic reinforced parts.
- Applies knowledge of working characteristics of bonding techniques, using precision instruments, hand tools, machines, and equipment.
- Performs composite layup and mechanical assembly operations to military specification by utilizing process sheets, drawings and written or verbal instructions.
Benefits
- health, dental, and vision insurance
- health savings accounts
- a 401(k) savings plan
- disability coverage
- life and accident insurance
- employee assistance program
- legal plan
- discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
- paid time off
- paid holidays
- paid parental leave
- paid military leave
- paid bereavement leave
- any applicable federal and state sick leave
- company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
