Assembler III

Job Description Come join our team! This position is eligible for a Sign on Bonus up to $20,000.

You 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 WorldTM.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.

This is a first shift position working a 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off!

C4ISR:In Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) solutions, you’ll help develop systems that sense, control, exploit and disseminate actionable information to warfighters supporting a variety of missions.

Operations: Our Operations employees turn innovative engineering designs into real solutions to meet our customers’ needs. From Supply Chain, to manufacturing and test, Electronic Systems offers opportunities to work with technology rarely accessible in other manufacturing firms. Our training and development programs provide employees with career advancement in a diverse work environment.
Performs complex assembly or modification tasks on electronic and mechanical components, subassemblies and systems.

Solder through hole, surface mount, jumpers, and complex wiring on circuit card assemblies and other electro-mechanical devices.


Performs Operations for harnesses such as:

• Wire stripping and Tinning, (Hand Solder Tinning, and Solder Pot Tinning)
• Soldering Wires to terminals and solder cups
• Wire splicing – solder wires by Lap soldering wires together
• Using heat shrinkable solder devices for solder splice
• Crimping variety of contacts to wire

Assembles, disassembles, and modifies various production subassemblies by following work plans.
Inspects results to ensure conformance to IPC-610 and/or IPC-620 standards.

Performs tasks of lower level solder assembler job descriptions as needed.

Performs other duties and responsibilities as required. Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• High School Diploma / GED OR 4 years of Manufacturing experience
• Active SECRET Clearance
• Assembly, Wire Harness Assembly & Soldering experience
• Certified for IPC-610

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Certified for IPC-620 Standards

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $52841 - $84545

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 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.