Assembler - Manufacturing

Job Description
The selected candidate will work as part of a team installing and assembling shipboard communication systems and will have the following duties and responsibilities:
Assembling or installing equipment or parts requiring simple wiring, soldering, or connecting.
Assembling multi pin connectors and radio frequency connections from drawings or data sheets.
Performing tests on new and existing connections using multi meter and continuity testing using drawings or procedures as a reference.


The hourly rate is set by the Department of labor and is not negotiable. Current rate is $22.24 (Tech II) / $24.87 (Tech III). Job leveling will be determined after the interview.

This position is located in Chesapeake, VA. There is no relocation assistance available for this position. Applicants must be currently residing in or state willingness to relocate self to Chesapeake, VA or surrounding areas.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
High school diploma and at least 1 year of related experience
Ability to use hand and power tools
Ability to follow basic technical instructions
Understanding of basic electrical systems
Familiarity with Microsoft office
Willingness to travel as required (at least 25%) and work in a shipyard environment
Ability to lift at least 50 lbs.
Ability and willingness to wear all required PPE and work at heights requiring fall protection equipment
Ability and willingness to work as a team

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Knowledge of EMP conduit assembly
Ability to perform basic electrical testing using a multimeter
Multi-pin connector building experience
RF cable building experience
US Navy background

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, Inc.
BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.

Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.

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.