Engineering Assistant V

BAE Systems • Totowa, NJ

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This opening is part of BAE Systems' September 2026 Defense Electronics Engineering Hiring Event, a selection-based interview event for candidates whose skills and experience match hiring needs. BAE Systems is seeking Test Engineering Assistants to work as part of a cross-functional, multi-disciplinary team to integrate, debug, and test sophisticated, next generation digital EW systems. The role involves integrating and testing the full capabilities of RFEW systems that detect, identify, locate, and counter RF threats. Joining the Electronic Combat Systems engineering team means becoming part of a dynamic group developing leading-edge EW capabilities with state-of-the-art electronics. BAE Systems seeks all levels of experience, offering mentorship for junior assistants and challenging assignments for senior ones. Their products operate in extreme environments across air, land, sea, and space, focusing on developing future technology delivered today, with a mission to "We Protect Those Who Protect Us®."

The Test Engineering Assistant provides advanced support for Electronic Warfare (EW) system integration and testing within a System Integration Lab environment. This role assists engineering teams by executing test procedures, operating and maintaining RF/electronic test equipment, troubleshooting hardware and software issues, and ensuring accurate documentation of test results to support system verification and validation activities.

Requirements

• Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret clearance and able to meet future clearance requirements based on program requirements (Top Secret, SCI)
• High School Diploma plus 4 years of related experience.
• Experience testing and troubleshooting systems, modules, and/or sub‑assemblies.
• Good understanding of basic electronics and ability to work with common test equipment.
• Problem‑solving mindset and ability to think critically when troubleshooting.
• Ability to read and follow engineering procedures, wiring diagrams, and system configuration instructions.
• Teamwork and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Must adhere to all security protocols for handling classified systems, environments, and materials.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's Degree in Engineering Technology or related technical field, or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Active US Secret Clearance or above
• Experience working with RF systems, military electronics, or Electronic Warfare subsystems.
• Familiarity with system integration labs, hardware‑in‑the‑loop environments, or structured engineering test processes.
• Exposure to basic scripting or data processing tools (e.g., Python, MATLAB) is a plus

Responsibilities

• Support Electronic Warfare system integration efforts including setup, configuration, and troubleshooting of hardware components, software loads, RF subsystems, cables, harnesses, and test fixtures.
• Execute detailed engineering test procedures to evaluate system functionality, RF performance, subsystem interoperability, and mission‑specific behaviors.
• Operate and maintain a wide range of electronic and RF test equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, signal generators, and digital acquisition tools.
• Collect, validate, and organize technical data; assist engineers with evaluating results, identifying anomalies, and maintaining test traceability.
• Perform system-level troubleshooting and assist with fault isolation and root‑cause analyses for hardware, software, and RF‑related issues.
• Maintain lab readiness by tracking equipment inventory, coordinating calibrations, documenting configuration changes, and supporting adherence to lab processes.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, security, and documentation requirements.
• Create and maintain test logs, configuration records, setup diagrams, and work instructions.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to support verification, validation, and acceptance test activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED