Laboratory Tech III

BAE Systems•Lexington, MA

15h•$56,195 - $89,912

About The Position

Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics. At BAE 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. 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 FAST Labs organization is looking for a Laboratory Technician IV to join their fast-paced Lab Services team in (Location). You will be supporting a wide variety of non-routine complex assignments including test and troubleshooting of complex precision electronic circuit cards, subsystems, and systems in the Digital and RF Domain. The candidate will acquire product knowledge, use, and advance their technical skills while performing their assigned responsibilities in the product development on advanced projects. Additionally, you will be responsible for providing oversight to assure compliance to company procedures and safety requirements for the day-to-day operation of engineering labs.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
At least 2 years related work experience
Effective communication and teamwork
Must be able to lift 20-40lbs.
Requires an electro/mechanically oriented individual with experience interpreting drawings, standards and specifications as well as procedures and work instructions.
Must be familiar with the operation of various types of basic and advanced test equipment such as and not limited to oscilloscopes, function generators, attenuators, terminations, etc. to be able to accommodate Engineering needs in labs
Proficiency in standard and industry-related software including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Highly effective written and verbal communication skills
Work with minimal supervision in a high paced Engineering environment.
Able to multitask and work efficiently to support program milestones
Secret clearance – eligible

Nice To Haves

Experience executing to engineering test procedures
Experience setting up engineering test stands
Secret Clearance
Understanding and operation of RF test instruments

Responsibilities

Work in the Engineering Product Support lab prioritizing multiple assignments and functions in a fast-paced engineering environment.
Prepare facility work orders, information technology (IT) orders, and track and manage test equipment utilization and movement.
Conduct weekly and quarterly lab self-assessments to ensure labs are operating in a safe and compliant manner.
Perform periodic verification of Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) lab bench mats as per company guidelines while documenting results on an online database.
Support both internal QA audits and outside audits for DCMA and ISO AS9100. Assist with deficiencies as required to close out corrective actions.
Support day-to-day technician activities for programs and engineers by providing basic engineering supplies such as cables and other related hardware items.
Perform repairs on both deliverable and non-deliverable product such as Circuit Card Assemblies (CCA’s) and sub-assemblies.
Able to read and interpret electronic schematics and wiring diagrams.
Assemble or repair engineering test fixtures with both electro and mechanical skills.
Build new CCA’s to latest operations and or engineering pre-release work sheets and identifying any discrepancies to engineering.
Supports the rework or build of test support or systems cables
Use a Digital Voltmeter to measure / verify installed CCA components and perform continuity checks on cabling or follow circuit traces
Documentation of the following: Rework and non-conformances in a controlled database. Regular lab safety and compliance reports including close out on any deficiencies in a timely manner.

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.