Technical Specialist I- Test

$62,810 - $100,540/Yr

BAE Systems - Westminster, CO

Full-time - Mid Level

Westminster, CO

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

As a Technical Specialist I at BAE Systems, you will be part of a dedicated team focused on delivering innovative mission system solutions to enhance military capabilities. This role involves conducting and supporting performance and functional tests on flight hardware, ensuring that all systems meet performance standards throughout the hardware evolution process. You will work collaboratively within cross-functional teams committed to innovation and strong execution, contributing to mission success by troubleshooting issues and documenting test setups.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and support performance and functional tests on flight hardware, including electronic boards, antennas, and subsystems.
• Execute step-by-step test procedures, recording and verifying test data, and reporting out-of-tolerance conditions.
• Perform and assist in functional tests and monitor environmental testing parameters during Thermal, Vibration, EMI, and Acoustics testing.
• Provide technical support to the team during various shifts and critical schedules, including extended hours, weekends, and holidays.
• Troubleshoot issues related to product functionality and design, serving as a resource for resolving complex problems.
• Document specialized test setup configurations to ensure consistent and repeatable results.
• Apply hands-on skills with mechanical tooling, jigs, and fixtures to construct test setups and support electrical, cryogenics, and electro-optical test setups.
• Deliver work with attention to cost, schedule, and the consideration of reusability and producibility.
• Provide direction and support to less experienced employees.
• Support IRAD development of assemblies and sub-assemblies, including proof of concept protocols, in consultation with team members.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department and the company.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent plus 3 or more years of related experience.
• Ability to coordinate activities of a diverse team, predict and meet schedules, resolve disconnects.
• Solid communication skills and the ability to exercise them in a technical environment.
• Ability to apply basic computer skills to input and access data via computer interface.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and work with heavy equipment, tooling, and fixtures.
• A good mechanical aptitude, with solid dexterity and hand/eye coordination to work with hand tools.
• A DoD Interim Secret clearance will be required to start work and required to be maintained to continue work.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in environmental testing, including Thermal, Vibration, 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 in using graphical user interfaces (GUIs) for testing operations.
• Familiarity with RF theory and knowledge of S-parameters.

Benefits

• Health savings account
• Paid holidays
• Disability insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Paid military leave
• Parental leave
• Employee assistance program
• Vision insurance
• Pet insurance