Technician III – Harness

Job Description

The Operations Strategic Capabilities Unit plays a fundamental role in enabling efficient business and program execution from strategic capital investments, industrial operations and an efficient supply chain, to state-of-the-art manufacturing and test operations and top-notch facilities management.

What Youll Do:

• Fabricate, install and rework flight harnesses, sensors, prewired assemblies in either production or cleanroom settings using build documents and assembly drawings (e.g. cable, propulsion, bus, payload, etc.) meeting IPC/WHMA-A-620 Space Addendum or like standards.
• Possess skills for assembling cabling - such as wire stripping, crimping, installing connectors, soldering, installing sleeving, wrapping, encapsulation, staking, potting, bonding and grounding schemes.
• Interpret electrical drawings, mechanical drawings and wire lists accurately.
• Identify and troubleshoot hardware problems associated with product design or workmanship issues.
• Perform continuity and certification tests on a variety of products and hardware.
• Conduct assignments and produce desired results in an efficient and effective manner, paying close attention to cost, schedule and consideration for the manufacturability and reuse of hardware.
• Measure/record test data and recognize/report out of tolerance conditions.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• High School diploma or equivalent plus 2 years or more related experience.
• Each higher-level related degree, i.e., Bachelors or Masters, may substitute for two years of related experience. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
• Excellent communication skills and have the ability to exercise them effectively in a technical environment.
• Good mechanical aptitude.
• Comfortable to work effectively with a variety of hand tools and multimeter.
• Motivated and ambitious self-starting individual with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to be properly trained and obtain necessary certifications to perform required assembly and fabrication operations (e.g. Cleanroom, Electrostatic Discharge Protection, J-STD-001 Soldering, IPC-A-620 Cable & Wire Harness Assemblies, etc.).
• Demonstrated working relationship with other disciplines. Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of program personnel and management is required.
• Ability to learn and execute basic computer skills such as data entry and data query.
• Ability to read and follow complex schematics, assembly drawings, and execute test procedures.
• Willingness to learn company process software tools like Agile and Velocity.
• Ability to effectively work independently or in a team environment.
• Availability and willingness to provide expeditious technical support and work overtime as required.

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A security clearance or access with Polygraph is not required to be eligible for this position. However, the applicant must be willing and eligible for submission, depending on program requirements, after an offer is accepted and must be able to maintain the applicable clearance/access.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Preferred prior experience as avionics installer or working in aviation/ aerospace building electrical harnesses, familiar with common tooling associated with those industries and soldering techniques.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $57319 - $91710

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 Space & Mission Systems
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.