Technician IV

BAE Systems • Westminster, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Strategic Capabilities Unit plays a fundamental role in enabling efficient business and program execution – from strategic capital investments, industrial operations and an efficient supply chain, to state-of-the-art manufacturing and test operations and top-notch facilities management. This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required. Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent plus 3 years or more related experience.
• Each higher-level related degree, i.e., Bachelor’s or Master’s, may substitute for two years of related experience.
• Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
• Excellent communication skills and have the ability to exercise them effectively in a technical environment.
• Good mechanical aptitude.
• Comfortable to work effectively with a variety of hand tools and multimeter.
• Motivated, ambitious, and self-starting with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to be properly trained and obtain necessary certifications to perform required assembly and fabrication operations (e.g. Cleanroom, Electrostatic Discharge Protection, J-STD-001 Soldering, IPC-A-620 Cable & Wire Harness Assemblies, etc.).
• Demonstrated working relationship with other disciplines.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of program personnel and management is required.
• Ability to learn and execute basic computer skills such as data entry and data query.
• Ability to read and follow complex schematics, assembly drawings, and execute test procedures.
• Willingness to learn company process software tools like Agile and Velocity.
• Ability to effectively work independently or in a team environment.
• Availability and willingness to provide expeditious technical support and work overtime as required.
• The applicant must be willing and eligible for submission, depending on program requirements, after an offer is accepted and must be able to maintain the applicable clearance/access.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred prior experience as avionics installer or working in aviation/ aerospace, building electrical harnesses, familiar with common tooling associated with those industries and soldering techniques.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, install and rework flight harnesses, sensors, prewired assemblies in either production or cleanroom settings using build documents and assembly drawings (e.g. cable, propulsion, bus, payload, etc.) meeting IPC/WHMA-A-620 Space Addendum or like standards.
• Possess skills for assembling cabling - such as wire stripping, crimping, installing connectors, soldering, installing sleeving, wrapping, encapsulation, staking, potting, bonding and grounding schemes.
• Interpret electrical drawings, mechanical drawings and wire lists accurately.
• Identify and troubleshoot hardware problems associated with product design or workmanship issues.
• Perform continuity and certification tests on a variety of products and hardware.
• Conduct assignments and produce desired results in an efficient and effective manner, paying close attention to cost, schedule and consideration for the manufacturability and reuse of hardware.
• Measure/record test data and recognize/report out of tolerance conditions.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company.
• Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

Benefits

• health, dental, and vision insurance
• health savings accounts
• a 401(k) savings plan
• disability coverage
• life and accident insurance
• employee assistance program
• legal plan
• discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• paid parental leave
• military leave
• bereavement leave
• any applicable federal and state sick leave
• company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED