SCA Engineering Technician I

Job Description
The selected candidate will work from engineering design drawings, diagrams, schematics and/or verbal and written instructions to build electrical units, systems, and subsystems. Provides support to higher level technicians or supervisor and receives detailed instructions and equipment requirements from supervisor or engineering personnel.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Works from specific drawings, sketches and schematics.

2. Utilizes equipment which does not require interpretation including, but not limited to, computer aided tools, volt meter, multimeter, circuit tester, and logic analyzer to troubleshoot, debug, and perform routine measurements on electronic assemblies, subsystems, and/or systems.

3. Uses standard test equipment and follows prescribed test procedures to perform circuit continuity and current and voltage checks. Tests for proper equipment operations and repairs or replaces defective parts and components as required.

4. Extracts technical data from various prescribed sources and prepares such data as required.

5. May service, repair, or calibrate simple electronic instruments and equipment.

6. Fabricates and installs custom fabricated cables into electrical cabinets. Also, installs
electrical equipment into electrical cabinets using assembly instructions.

7. Fabricates Multi Pin cables IAW MIL-STD2003-5

8. Performs other duties and responsibilities as required.

Will be required to exert frequent physical energy, climbing ladders and lifting and carrying heavy objects.

May occasionally be exposed to disagreeable conditions. May work extended hours or weekends. May travel overnight or on weekends. May embark on ship or airplane to accomplish assignments.

The hourly rate for this position is set by the Dept of Labor and is not negotiable. Current rate is $22.92/hr.

This position is located in scenic and historic Southern Maryland in St. Mary's County, near to the Patuxent River Naval Air Station.

There is no monetary relocation assistance budgeted for this position. Applicants must be currently residing in or state willingness to relocate self to St. Mary's County, Maryland or surrounding areas.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
High School/GED and some experience demonstrating mechanical aptitude
Ability to operate various hand and power tools
Ability to successfully complete Cable Fabrication School and Fiber Optic School
Ability to distinguish colors
Ability to maintain a high quality product while not sacrificing productivity
Ability to work as a team player

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Experience using power and hand tools
Mechanical and / or electrical experience
Multi Pin / Coax / Fiber Cable fabrication experience

Pay Information
This position is covered by a wage law called the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA). The wage range for this position is determined by the Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor on a contract-by-contract basis.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including 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.

About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but its what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a teammaking a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, youll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we dofrom intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.