Engineering Technician III / IV - Landing Systems (Pals)

Job Description BAE Systems is seeking a SCA Engineering Technician III to provide technical support for the AN/SPN-46(V) Automatic Carrier Landing System (ACLS), also known as the Precision Approach Landing System (PALS). Responsibilities will include maintenance and troubleshooting, flight test support, fleet support, and operational testing of new system installations.

Your duties and responsibilities may include:

• Perform lab-based system installations at the Landing Systems Test Facility (LSTF) at Patuxent River, MD.

• Conducting daily maintenance of lab systems at LSTF.

• Supporting flight test events at LSTF.

• Identify, troubleshoot, diagnose and repair system faults.

• Performing system certification testing aboard U.S. Navy ships.

• Performing System Operational Verification Tests (SOVT) of newly installed or modified systems.

• Perform onsite and distance technical assistance to the fleet.

• Develop and perform test plans and procedures.

• Develop Field Change Bulletins.

• Update existing drawings and test procedures.

The hourly rate for this position is set by the Dept of Labor and is not negotiable. Current rate is $28.79 / $35.64. Leveling will be determined based on experience and qualifications.

This position is located in scenic and historic Southern Maryland in St. Mary's County, near 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 4 years of related experience

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency with MS Office (i.e. Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)

Basic understanding of electronic components

Basic understanding of functional schematics and wiring diagrams

Experience with military electronic systems to include assembling or installing equipment or parts requiring simple wiring, soldering, or connecting

Ability to obtain a passport

Ability to lift objects weighing up to 50 lbs

Ability to work on US Navy ships, to include walking up and down multiple flights of stairs

Ability to stay onboard US Navy Ships while at sea (typically 4-7 days at a time)

Ability to travel up to 25%

Ability to ride on military transport aircraft (i.e. personnel transport helicopters or planes)Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills Military electronics training in AN/SPN-46, ASR-, SPS-, TPN-, TPS, or FPN- systems

Any technical familiarity with the AN/SPN-46(V)

Any technical certification from technical school, trade school, advanced armed services in the fields of electricity, electronics, avionics, mechanics, or engineering technology

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 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.

Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive.

We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.