Field Service Engineer I (Navigational Aids)

BAE Systems•Lexington Park, MD

9h•$64,926 - $110,374•Onsite

About The Position

BAE Systems is seeking a Field Service Engineer I to provide technical and engineering support for Air Traffic Control and Navigational Aids systems. The role applies general engineering concepts, principles, and industry precedents to maintain operational readiness of critical systems. Work is performed under general supervision and involves established policies and resolving problems of moderate scope and complexity in a small, collaborative team environment. The position is located in the St. Mary's County Technology Corridor adjacent to Patuxent River Naval Air Station. Worldwide travel of up to 25% is required, including the ability to deploy within 24 hours' notice in support of the Customer's systems. Applicants must currently reside in or be willing to relocate themselves to St. Mary's County, Maryland, or surrounding areas; relocation assistance is not budgeted. The full-time salary range is $64,926–$110,374. Individual compensation depends on business considerations, local market conditions, internal equity, and candidate qualifications. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are offered 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; and discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance. Leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, and other leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may also participate in a recognition program with monetary or non-monetary awards. Other incentives may be available depending on position level and specifics.

Requirements

Associate degree in Electronic Technology or Engineering, or a high school diploma with completion of U.S. Military Electronics “C” School or equivalent.
2–5 years of experience troubleshooting and repairing electronic systems.
General knowledge of industry practices and standards regarding electronic systems.
Working knowledge of the Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP).
Proficiency with common and specialty hand tools, general-purpose electronic test equipment (GPETE), and special-purpose electronic test equipment (SPETE).
Ability to apply general concepts and principles to resolve moderately complex problems by referring to established policies and practices.
Experience using Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to travel worldwide in support of Ship and Shore operations.
Willingness to reside in or relocate independently to St. Mary's County, Maryland, or surrounding areas; no relocation assistance is budgeted.

Nice To Haves

Military electronics training in AN/GRN-33 Instrument Landing Systems (ILS), AN/FRN-49 Shore Based Instrument Carrier Landing System, Ship and Shore Based AN/URN-32 (AN/URN-25) TACAN Systems, or other Air Traffic Control or Radar Systems.
Technical certification from a technical school, trade school, or advanced armed services in electricity, electronics, avionics, mechanics, or engineering technology.
Proficiency with electronics and network test equipment, such as a spectrum analyzer, oscilloscope, or Optical Time Domain Reflectometer.
Proficiency reading and understanding ship installation drawings, Installation Control Drawings, and Plans of Actions and Milestones.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive maintenance, tuning, adjustment, and alignment of Navigational Aids, including AN/GRN-33 (ILS), AN/FRN-49 (S-B ICLS), AN/URN-32 (TACAN), and DMEs.
Apply engineering techniques to develop, modify, install, test, evaluate, and operate electronic equipment and systems.
Conduct maintenance, repair, inspection, and troubleshooting of electronic systems.
Provide direct technical support to the Government Program Lead, including independent analysis and engineering judgment in response to time-sensitive operational requirements, including those outside normal business hours.
Author and update technical manuals, test plans, and procedures.
Recommend improvements to schematics, system designs, and technical documentation.
Review and execute tasks in accordance with technical drawings and wire lists.
Develop training curricula and materials for fleet training evolutions and lead technical training classes.
Maintain accurate maintenance records, compile data for reports, and manage the technical library.
Assist with surveying, sighting, and installing air traffic control navigational aids and instrument landing systems.
Provide technical assistance during system flight inspections.
Coordinate with internal teams and customer contacts at work sites to meet project goals.
Maintain accountability for spare parts and support equipment.
Assist with requisitioning supplies and packing system components for shipment.
Travel worldwide, up to 25%, and deploy within a 24-hour notification window in support of the Customer's systems.