DoW SkillBridge Electronics Technician – IFF Systems

BAE Systems • Saint Inigoes, MD

5d • Onsite

About The Position

BAE Systems is seeking active-duty service members approved to participate in the DoW SkillBridge Program for an Electronics Technician training opportunity supporting Identification Friend or Foe systems in Saint Inigoes, MD. This SkillBridge training program is designed to provide hands-on experience in electronics testing, troubleshooting, assembly, documentation, and sustainment activities supporting Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division-Webster Outlying Field’s Identification Systems Division. Participants will train alongside experienced BAE Systems personnel while gaining practical exposure to IFF systems, technical documentation, quality processes, lab operations, and fleet support activities. This opportunity is best suited for service members with a technical background in electronics, electrical systems, avionics, radar, communications, shipboard systems, aviation systems, maintenance, or related military technical fields. Participants will train in a hands-on technical environment with exposure to both classroom-style instruction and practical lab application. The program is designed to build familiarity with the tools, documentation, processes, and technical expectations associated with an Electronics Technician role supporting Navy mission systems. Upon completion of the program, participants should have a stronger working knowledge of IFF systems, electronics testing, troubleshooting, assembly processes, technical documentation, quality practices, and fleet support activities. The goal of the training is to prepare participants for potential transition into an SCA Electronics Technician or similar technical role supporting BAE Systems mission requirements.

Requirements

• Must be an active-duty service member eligible and approved to participate in the DoW SkillBridge Program
• Must have command approval to participate in SkillBridge
• Technical background in electronics, electrical systems, avionics, radar, communications, shipboard systems, aviation systems, maintenance, or a related military technical field
• Ability to read and follow technical manuals, drawings, work instructions, or maintenance documentation
• Basic understanding of troubleshooting, testing, repair, or maintenance of electronic systems
• Ability to follow safety, quality, and documentation requirements
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn complex technical systems
• Ability to work in a hands-on lab or technical environment
• Effective communication skills and ability to work as part of a team

Nice To Haves

• Experience with IFF, radar, communications, aviation electronics, shipboard electronics, combat systems, or related military systems
• Experience using general-purpose electronic test equipment or specialized test equipment
• Experience with electrical safety, ESD practices, cable fabrication, connector assembly, or circuit card testing
• Familiarity with Navy technical documentation, NAVSEA drawings, planned maintenance systems, or shipboard installation processes
• Prior experience supporting maintenance, modernization, overhaul, installation, or fleet sustainment activities
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to learn new systems quickly
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and basic technical reporting

Responsibilities

• Identification Friend or Foe system fundamentals, including AN/UPX-29(V), AN/APX-123, AN/UPX-41(C), AN/UPX-45(C), and related system configurations
• IFF system controls, indicators, menus, processors, interfaces, signal flow, and functional operation
• IFF antenna systems, antenna controls, antenna position programming, and related troubleshooting activities
• Hands-on lab troubleshooting using sample equipment and practical fault-isolation scenarios
• RF cabling, cable weatherproofing, connector fabrication, assembly, and testing
• Electronics test equipment, including oscilloscopes, multimeters, megohmmeters, torque screwdrivers, synchro testers, and Anritsu SiteMaster equipment
• Electronics assembly and testing processes, including circuit card assemblies, motherboard flashing and testing, power supply drawings, and technology refresh kit testing
• Safety, quality assurance, electrostatic discharge practices, and quality management system fundamentals
• Work instructions, technical manuals, test procedures, inspection reports, trip reports, QA workbooks, and travel/expense documentation
• Reading and interpreting NAVSEA ship installation drawings and related references
• Fleet support business areas including Depot Overhaul, Foreign Military Sales, Fleet Support Engineering, Fleet Modernization, and Ship Construction New
• Electronics troubleshooting and fault isolation
• IFF system operation and sustainment
• Lab-based equipment testing and evaluation
• Cable, connector, and electronics assembly processes
• Technical documentation and reporting
• Quality assurance and inspection practices
• Reading technical drawings, work instructions, and maintenance documentation
• Supporting fleet modernization, overhaul, installation, assessment, and certification activities
• Working in a team-based technical environment supporting mission-critical systems

Benefits

• 401(k) savings plan
• Medical benefits (for temporary employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Employee assistance program (for temporary employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Business travel accident insurance (for temporary employees working 20+ hours per week)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed