Junior/Mid-Level Hardware Technician
About The Position
Join BAE Systems, a global leader in defense, security, and aerospace, where innovation meets impact. BAE Systems offers a dynamic work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and a chance to make a meaningful difference in the world. If you're passionate about network engineering and want to be part of a team that shapes the future of defense, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity. In this position, you will be responsible for supporting the physical integrations (rack, stack, cabling), deployment and sustainment of development and operational systems. She/he will research and evaluate processes and utilize best practices to create and modify Deployment Packages (Microsoft Excel), Rack Elevations (Microsoft Excel), Master Cable Lists (Microsoft Excel), and Wiring Diagrams (Visio). She/he will perform short duration travel to support deployments and must be available to provide after-hours surge support when needed to meet customer requirements.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of work experience interpreting and working with technical drawings and blueprints.
- At least 2 years of experience maintaining network and server documentation and diagrams.
- Experience establishing and conducting test cases for troubleshooting components, including hard drives, memory, batteries, cables, motherboards, processors, etc.
- Experience with electronics test equipment (fiber and copper test sets, OTDRs, multi-meters, etc.)
- Direct, hands-on experience with data center design and configuration (rack and stack, power, placement, etc.).
- Direct work experience and/or in-depth related experience or training with network, server, and Data Center security accreditation and certification.
- Must have a high level of proficiency with Excel and/or Visio.
- Must be able to routinely lift 35 lbs. without assistance.
- Must be available to perform short-duration travel to support deployments.
- Must be available to provide after-hours surge support when needed to meet customer requirements.
- MDOPS
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's Degree in a technical field.
- Familiarity with server/router/firewall configuration and application performance optimization functions.
- Experience with network and server component moves.
- Experience documenting and providing information for security accreditation and certification.
Responsibilities
- Assemble devices and equipment and perform initial physical integrations of multi-rack systems.
- Support deployments of multi-rack systems both CONUS and OCONUS.
- Provide support for a lab consisting of 100 racks to include physical integrations, power, space, and cooling estimates, power testing, and monitoring and troubleshooting of hardware.
- Develop installation plans and coordinate redesign efforts with system administration and system engineering teams.
- Establish and conduct test cases and coordinate with System and Network Engineers in troubleshooting suspected failed components, including hard drives, memory, batteries, cables, motherboards, and processors.
- Operate electronics test equipment to include fiber and copper test sets, OTDRs, multi-meters, etc.
- Plan and implement data center enhancements and undertake lab and deployment-related special project work.
Benefits
- health, dental, and vision insurance
- health savings accounts
- a 401(k) savings plan
- disability coverage
- life and accident insurance
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
