Space Hardware Test Technician III - Orion Space Capsule

BAE Systems•Westminster, CO

2d•$57,319 - $91,710•Onsite

About The Position

As a Technician III in the Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA) Strategic Capabilities Unit at BAE Systems, you will work on collaborative, cross-functional teams supporting advanced technology and mission systems. The position supports testing and validation of phased array antenna systems for NASA’s Orion spacecraft and Artemis missions, including performance and functional testing of flight hardware such as electronic boards, antennas, and subsystems. You will help verify that systems meet performance standards and support missions advancing human space exploration. Work is performed on-site five days each normally scheduled week. The work environment may include an office, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor. Travel and local commuting between company campuses and other locations may be required. The role requires a regular and predictable work schedule and effective working relationships across the department, business units, and company. Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and at least 2 years of related experience; each higher-level related degree, such as a bachelor’s or master’s degree, may substitute for two years of related experience. Degrees must be from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
Ability to coordinate team activities, predict and meet schedules, and resolve disconnects.
Ability to contribute to versatile, high-energy team environments.
Solid communication skills and ability to use them in a technical environment.
Ability to use basic computer skills to input and access data through a computer interface.
Ability to lift 50 pounds and work with heavy equipment, tooling, and fixtures.
Ability to be trained to obtain specialized certifications required for assembly and fabrication operations, including cleanroom, ESD, FOD, crane, soldering, splicing, crimping, J-STD, and IPC-610/620 certifications.
Good mechanical aptitude, dexterity, and hand-eye coordination for working with hand tools.
Willingness and eligibility to be submitted for applicable clearance or access requirements after accepting an offer, depending on program requirements, and ability to maintain the applicable clearance or access.
Valid U.S. driver’s license and satisfactory motor vehicle record, with the ability to maintain both, because the position requires operating a company vehicle.

Nice To Haves

Experience in environmental testing, including thermal, vibration, TVAC, EMI, and other relevant tests.
Experience with RF testing in anechoic chambers.
Ability to independently operate RF test equipment such as network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators.
Experience in power testing.
Proficiency using graphical user interfaces (GUIs) for testing operations.
Familiarity with RF theory and S-parameters.

Responsibilities

Conduct and support testing and validation of advanced phased array antenna systems for NASA’s Orion spacecraft.
Conduct and support performance and functional tests on flight hardware, including electronic boards, antennas, and subsystems.
Help ensure systems meet performance standards for missions advancing human space exploration.
Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, business units, strategic capabilities units, and company.
Interact appropriately with others to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
Perform other duties as necessary.