SCA Engineering Technician IV

BAE Systems•Saint Inigoes, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled Engineering Technician IV to serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the AN/UPX-29(V) Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) system. This role requires a blend of deep technical electronics expertise, decisive leadership, and the ability to communicate effectively with both junior technicians and high-level customer leadership. The successful candidate will be equally effective leading complex troubleshooting efforts in the lab or on-site at international locations, such as Yokosuka, Japan, ensuring system integration success under high-visibility conditions.

Requirements

High School Diploma and at least 3 years of hands-on experience with US Navy combat systems.
Subject matter expert in IFF systems.
Familiarity with the RMMCO check-in/out process.
Ability to handle the physical demands of shipboard work, including going aloft for antenna maintenance and moving heavy equipment.

Nice To Haves

NEC certified.
Proven experience as an AIT Lead or similar.
Current OSHA 10-hour certification.
Certifications in professional cable fabrication and soldering (specializing in SMT, lead-free, and through-hole techniques).
Proven experience in the assembly and testing of electronic circuit boards, including proficiency with solid-core and multi-pin connector/cable assembly.
Track record of diagnosing and resolving issues within complex, interconnected electronics systems in a shipboard environment, specifically including experience with 5-wire synchro signal.
NEC 1571 (V06B) (AN/UPX-29(V)) or NEC 1572 (V07B) (AIMS).

Responsibilities

Act as the primary technical authority for the AN/UPX-29(V) IFF system, supporting the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) portfolio through onsite test events, system assessments, and Fleet Modernization Program installations.
Serve as the Alteration Installation Team (AIT) Lead for shipboard installations, ensuring strict adherence to NAVSEA TS9090.310G requirements.
Lead AIT Regional Maintenance and Modernization Coordination Office (RMMCO) check-in and check-out processes.
Provide expert technical services during grooms, Combat System Ship Qualification Trials (CSSQT), Material Condition Assessments (MCA), and Aegis Light-Off Assessments (ALOA).
Spearhead the professional development of junior technicians and provide in-depth system upgrade training to shipboard IFF personnel.
Interface directly with ship’s force department heads and senior leadership to provide critical status updates and recommend corrective actions.