Engineering Technician

Job Description
The selected candidate will have the following duties and responsibilities:
1. Constructs components, sub-units, or simple models or adapts standard equipment; may troubleshoot and correct malfunctions
2. Follows specific layout and scientific diagrams to construct and package simple devices and sub-units of equipment
3. Conducts various tests or experiments which may require minor modifications in test setups or procedures as well as subjective judgments in measurement, selecting, preparing, and operating standard test equipment and recording test data
4. Extracts and compiles a variety of engineering data from field notes, manuals, lab reports, etc., processing data, identifying errors or inconsistencies, selecting methods of data presentation
5. Assists in design modification by compiling data related to design, specifications, and materials that are pertinent to specific items of equipment or component parts; develops information concerning previous operational failures and modifications, and uses judgment and initiative to recognize inconsistencies or gaps in data and seek sources to clarify information


Will receive initial instructions, equipment requirements, and advice from supervisor or engineer as needed and will perform recurring work independently. Work is reviewed for technical adequacy or conformity with instructions.


The hourly rate for this position is set by the Dept of Labor and is not negotiable. Current rate is $28.79/hr.

This position is located in scenic and historic Southern Maryland in the St. Mary's County Technology Corridor adjacent 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 diploma and at least five years of related experience

Strong Mechanical or Electrical background

Ability to use various power tools including drills, drill presses, band saws, equipment to pull cable, an assortment of wire cutters and strippers, soldering irons, high-pressure tools, voltage meters, ampmeters and ohmmeter

Ability to read and interpret drawings/blue prints and perform work to specifications

Ability and willingness to be train entry level technicians

Must be able to maintain a Secret Clearance

Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel and Word)

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Strong Mechanical or Electrical background


Experience with the installation of equipment and cables into electrical cabinets

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 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.