Laboratory Tech IV

Job Description

Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics and products. At BAE Systems, you’ll be amongst the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry’s most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future. And you can, too. We put our customers first – exemplified by our missions: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®” and “We Innovate For Those Who Move The World™.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.

BAE Systems in Hudson, NH is seeking a motivated individual to join our fast-paced Lab Services team in a unique dual-role position. This is a hands-on opportunity to directly support our engineering labs while also immersing yourself in the world of cutting-edge Additive Manufacturing (AM).

You’ll play a vital role in supporting our Business Areas with laboratory integration and testing needs, alongside contributing to the day-to-day operations of our AM Center. This includes everything from part-job scheduling and printer setup on industrial-grade 3D printers – ranging from fused-filament to high-resolution resin systems – to post-processing and assembly of program hardware.

You’ll assist engineers with lab setup and support, and have the opportunity to contribute to the design, printing, and finishing of innovative components utilizing a wide range of high-performance AM materials. This position blends mechanical hands-on work with technical problem-solving, all while benefiting from the mentorship of experienced Lab Services personnel and AM engineers.

In this dual capacity – providing both Lab/Tech General Oversight and Additive Manufacturing support – you’ll be critical in ensuring a safe, compliant, and efficient environment for all engineering activities. This role fosters collaboration with engineers, programs, and cross-functional stakeholders, building a solid foundation in both testing lab operations and additive manufacturing and contributing to projects that push the boundaries of what’s possible for our engineering and operational teams.

This role requires a proactive individual capable of prioritizing tasks in a fast-paced engineering environment, with a commitment to both meticulous documentation and hands-on technical work. It's an excellent opportunity to gain experience in both general lab operations and the cutting-edge field of additive manufacturing.
Key Responsibilities:

• Lab & Safety Compliance: Oversee compliance with company policy / procedures and safety requirements across engineering labs, including conducting regular self-assessments, documenting findings, and supporting internal/external audits (DCMA, ISO AS9100). Request facility and IT work orders, track test equipment, and verify bench ESD compliance.

• Additive Manufacturing Operations: Support the day-to-day flow of the AM Center, managing print build queues, preparing and verifying build files, operating and monitoring FFF and resin-based 3D printers, and performing post-processing tasks (support removal, assembly, finishing, inspection).

• Material & Logistics Management: Track material inventory (filaments, resins, etc.), coordinate supplies, and maintain organized workstations.

• Technical Support & Documentation: Assist engineers with design iterations, interpret technical documentation (drawings, models), and document build parameters, material usage, and results.

• Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement: Troubleshoot printer issues, identify opportunities to streamline workflows, and contribute to a safe, clean, and efficient lab environment.

• Collaboration: Work closely with engineers, programs, and cross-functional stakeholders to support project goals and contribute to the advancement of additive manufacturing technologies.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Associates Degree or High School Diploma/GED required.

• Minimum of 2 years of related work experience.

• Secret clearance – eligible

• Must be able to lift 20-40lbs.

• General Lab Oversight: Experience with maintaining lab compliance, tracking equipment, and supporting audit processes.

• Additive Manufacturing Support: Familiarity with 3D printing processes (FFF, Resin), post-processing techniques, and material handling.

• Mechanical Aptitude: Comfortable handling tools and fixtures, interpreting engineering drawings and 3D model files.

• Organization & Multitasking: Proven ability to manage multiple lab requests from programs print jobs, schedules, and pop-up tasks while maintaining focus on safety and quality.

• Safety-First Mindset: Strong commitment to following lab safety protocols, maintaining a clean work environment, and proactively reporting hazards or equipment issues.

• Team Collaboration & Independence: Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as a collaborative member of a multidisciplinary engineering team.

• Technical Communication: Clear and concise written and verbal reporting skills, with the ability to document lab findings, part build parameters, material usage, and results in tracking tools like Excel/Access.

• Software Proficiency: Competent in the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Experience with database use (Access or similar) for inventory and reporting is a plus.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience with lab set-up needs and support, test equipment and its metrology.

• Hands‑on experience - building, assembling, or repairing mechanical components (e.g., robotics clubs, shop class, maker‑space projects).

• Prior exposure /use - of 3‑D‑printing hardware (FDM, SLA, DLP) and the associated slicing software

• Familiarity - with a CAD packages such as SolidWorks, PTC Creo, Fusion 360, or another parametric modeling tool.

• Demonstrate - ability to follow written procedures, maintain accurate logs, and track inventory in a workshop or lab setting.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $66017 - $105628

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.


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 Electronic Systems 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 it’s 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 team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.

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.