Quality Inspector

Job TitleJob Title - This is a 2nd Shift (late afternoon/evening) position, Monday - Thursday - The starting hourly rate is $24.50Job DescriptionYou don't see it, but it's there. Our employees work on the world's most advanced electronics - from saving emissions in the City of Lights to powering the Mars Rover to protecting the F-35 fighter jet. At Electronic Systems, you'll be among 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. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first - exemplified by our missions: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us®" and "We Innovate For Those Who Move The World TM." Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with us.We are seeking candidates with an interest in working in a fast-paced electronics manufacturing producing military-grade electronics utilizing cutting-edge technology. The ideal candidate should have an interest in working within a quality organization as an inspector and willing to join the seventh cohort of the BAE Systems Electronic Systems Sector New Hampshire Quality Inspection Apprenticeship Program. We are hiring our next cohort within the Quality Inspection Registered Apprenticeship Program. The program was developed in partnership with the Community College System of New Hampshire to provide education, employment, and a career path within Quality Inspection. This is a 2-year program that consists of 4,000 hours of on the job training and 288 hours of paid related instruction. Upon selection into the Apprenticeship Program, all apprentices are required to successfully complete a 5-week paid training program scheduled during first shift at the BAE Systems facility in Merrimack, NH, with a specialized curriculum developed specifically for the program. The training schedule for the 5 weeks will be 10 hours per day, Monday through Thursday, starting at 7:30 a.m. and concluding at 6 p.m., each day. Following successful completion of the 5-week training program, all of which is completed during first shift hours, apprentices will begin applying their new skills on the job on their assigned shift within a BAE Systems production factory located in southern New Hampshire. Note, for those selected for a shift other than first shift, shift differential pay does not apply to first shift hours during the five week training program, and only applies for work on a shift other than first shift. Throughout the duration of the 2-year program, apprentices will receive a one-on-one mentorship from an experienced Quality Inspector and continue their technical skills development through internal training. As defined milestones are achieved, apprentices will receive incremental salary increases on a scheduled basis over the course of the 2-year program. The starting hourly rate for this position is $24.50Required Education, Experience, & SkillsHigh School diploma or equivalencyAbility to obtain a security clearanceAbility to sit at an inspection workbench and utilize a microscope for the majority of the work dayComputer competency and English literacy is required to ensure the candidate will be capable of following instructions and safety guidelinesAbility to focus on tasking while paying attention to detailAbility to work in a structured, diverse and inclusive environmentPreferred Education, Experience, & SkillsBasic math skillsExperience working in an environment where effective verbal and written communication skills were demonstratedPossesses some technical abilityPossesses an inquisitive and curious mindsetExperience in a manufacturing environmentFamiliarity with electronics devices and their manufacturing processesPay InformationFull-Time Salary Range: $40003 - $64006 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 SystemsBAE 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.