IFF Engineering Technician IV (Navy Combat Systems)

BAE Systems•Saint Inigoes, MD

About The Position

The IFF Engineering Technician IV serves as a technical liaison and provides technical support to the United States Navy for the AN/UPX-42(C) IFF Interrogator system. The technician assists other technicians and works on Combat Identification equipment projects involving Mark XII and Mark XIIA systems, collaborating closely with BAE Systems personnel, subcontractors, and onsite government customers. The position requires obtaining BAE Systems soldering certifications and performing basic hand soldering. The role involves interpreting schematic diagrams, manufacturing procedures, Maintenance Action Forms (MAFs), and technical drawing packages. The technician uses hand tools and measurement and test equipment, including multimeters, oscilloscopes, megohmmeters, VSWR testers, and IFF Test Sets, and ensures equipment calibration and compliance. Additional duties may include inspecting incoming parts and metalwork, submitting parts requests, and maintaining pre-expendable bin inventory. The technician reviews, writes, and updates technical documentation and drawings; develops technical manuals, test plans, and procedures; and reviews engineering change proposals (ECPs) for accuracy and applicability. Travel to locations throughout the United States is required to install, maintain, and test IFF systems on Navy ships and shore sites. Underway periods of up to two weeks are possible. Travel may be to CONUS and OCONUS locations, up to 25%. The position is located in Southern Maryland, in St. Mary's County's Technology Corridor near Patuxent River Naval Air Station. Applicants must reside in or be willing to relocate to St. Mary's County, Maryland, or surrounding areas. Limited relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates. The current hourly rate is $35.64 and is set by the Department of Labor; it is not negotiable. The position is covered by the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act, with its wage range determined by the Department of Labor on a contract-by-contract basis.

Requirements

High school diploma.
At least 6 years of experience working with United States Navy combat systems.
At least 6 years of experience in electronic systems, including installing electronic systems equipment and designing, preparing, and modifying engineering documents and drawings.
Ability to read and follow engineering drawings, work instructions, and test procedures.
Working knowledge of basic electronic theory.
Experience troubleshooting electronic systems and aligning and adjusting electronic equipment and components.
Experience with general-purpose and special-purpose electronic test equipment, including multimeters, oscilloscopes, megohmmeters, synchro testers, VSWR testers, and IFF Test Sets.
Computer troubleshooting and maintenance experience.
Experience with test plans, procedures, schematics, technical manuals, drawings, and wire lists.
Experience using, reviewing, writing, and updating technical documentation, including test plans, maintenance and assembly procedures, schematics, technical manuals, drawings, and wire lists.
Ability to follow engineering drawings, change orders, work instructions, and test procedures, and review engineering change proposals for accuracy and applicability.
Willingness to travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations, up to 25%.
Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
Willingness to reside in or relocate to St. Mary's County, Maryland, or surrounding areas.

Nice To Haves

Radar and/or digital system experience.
Experience with shipboard IFF systems.
NEC 1571 (V06B), or equivalent AN/UPX-29(V) course or experience.
NEC 1572 (V07B), or equivalent AIMS system technician qualification.
OSHA 10-hour certification.
Soldering skills, including surface-mount-device soldering, and IPC-610 solder certification.
Familiarity with small shop tools such as drill presses, punch presses, and similar fabrication tools.
Certified cable fabricator qualification.
Flexibility to learn and use similar systems.
Completion of a two-year college degree in Electronic Technology or Engineering.
Experience developing a Plan of Action & Milestones (POA & M).

Responsibilities

Serve as a technical liaison and provide technical support to the U.S. Navy for the AN/UPX-42(C) IFF Interrogator system.
Assist other technicians and work on Combat Identification equipment projects involving Mark XII and Mark XIIA systems.
Interpret schematic diagrams, manufacturing procedures, Maintenance Action Forms, and technical drawing packages.
Perform basic hand soldering and achieve BAE Systems soldering certifications.
Use hand tools and electronic measurement and test equipment, and assure calibration and equipment compliance.
Inspect incoming parts and metalwork, submit parts requests, and maintain pre-expendable bin inventory as needed.
Review, write, and update technical documentation and drawings; develop technical manuals, test plans, and procedures.
Review engineering change proposals for accuracy and applicability.
Travel to install, maintain, and test IFF systems on U.S. Navy ships and shore sites.
Work closely with BAE Systems personnel, subcontractors, and onsite government customers.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance for regular employees scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week.
Health savings accounts.
401(k) savings plan.
Disability coverage.
Life and accident insurance.
Employee assistance program.
Legal plan.
Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance.
Paid time off and paid holidays.
Paid parental, military, and bereavement leave, as well as applicable federal and state sick leave.
Company recognition program with monetary or non-monetary awards.
Limited relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.