Electronics Technician (ON-SITE)

BAE Systems•Cedar Rapids, IA

9d•$60,016 - $96,026•Onsite

About The Position

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. You don’t see it, but it’s there. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from saving emissions in the City of Lights to powering the Mars Rover to protecting the F35 fighter jet. At Electronic Systems, you’ll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry’s most difficult problems. 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 missions: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®” and “We Innovate For Those Who Move The World®.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems The Engineering Navigation Sensors & Solutions is a growing business area developing the next generation of advanced military navigation systems. The team is seeking a full time, on-site experienced technician to support our GPS team. In this position you will partner with engineering to provide expertise and innovative solutions that support the engineering process. Electronics technicians provide, resources, and support with many of the hands on technical tasks associated with engineering. You will be asked to perform a variety of highly complex technical tasks which requires the understanding of electronics theory. You must be able to perform as a member of a highly technical team with good communication skills and be able to make good judgement calls. You will be expected to be able to operate automated test equipment as well as various other pieces of test equipment within the lab. You may be called upon to help determine what equipment we need for capital purchases. It's expected that you will help mentor less experienced technicians. This role requires you to be able to work off of rough blueprints and schematics. You must adhere to all corporate policies and procedures as well as policies and procedures within the lab.

Requirements

3+ years of experience working in an engineering lab environment or a 2-year degree in the field of electronics.
Must have a working knowledge of electronics lab test equipment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in EMI testing preferred.
Experience in thermal testing preferred.
Experience in vibration testing preferred.
Experience working in a EEE lab preferred.

Responsibilities

Partner with engineering to provide expertise and innovative solutions that support the engineering process.
Provide resources, and support with many of the hands on technical tasks associated with engineering.
Perform a variety of highly complex technical tasks which requires the understanding of electronics theory.
Operate automated test equipment as well as various other pieces of test equipment within the lab.
Help determine what equipment we need for capital purchases.
Help mentor less experienced technicians.
Work off of rough blueprints and schematics.
Adhere to all corporate policies and procedures as well as policies and procedures within the lab.

Benefits

health, dental, and vision insurance
health savings accounts
a 401(k) savings plan
disability coverage
life and accident insurance
an employee assistance program
a legal plan
discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
paid time off
paid holidays
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.