Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled and experienced technician to join our team as an Engineering Technologist for both AEGIS DDG (Guided Missile Destroyer) and PSC (Polar Security Cutter) programs. This position will be primarily in a lab, with the opportunity to travel to both new and existing ships. The ideal candidate will be a former Navy technician with in-depth knowledge of naval radio communication systems, including installation, maintenance, and repair. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing technical support and expertise to ensure the optimal performance of radio communication systems on AEGIS DDG and PSC platforms.
Key Responsibilities:
\n - Install, maintain, and repair radio communication systems, including antennas, transmitters, receivers, and associated equipment
\n - Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting on RCS equipment to ensure optimal performance
\n - Conduct inspections and tests to identify and diagnose problems with RCS systems
\n - Repair or replace faulty components, such as circuit cards, amplifiers, and antennas
\n - Configure and optimize RCS systems for optimal performance, including frequency management and antenna tuning
\n - Provide technical assistance and training to other personnel on the operation and maintenance of RCS systems
\n - When on travel, collaborate with other shipboard personnel, such as electronics technicians and communications officers, to ensure seamless integration of RCS systems with other shipboard systems
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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 \n - High school diploma and at least 6 years of experience in the maintenance and repair of radio communication systems, preferably in a naval or maritime environment
\n - Completion of a formal apprenticeship or equivalent training in electronics or communications technology
\n - Knowledge of radio communication principles, including frequency management, antenna theory, and signal propagation
\n - Familiarity with DDG-class ship systems and equipment, including RCS systems
\n - Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
\n - Ability to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
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Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills \n - Associate or Bachelor's degree in electronics, communications, or a related field
\n - Experience with test equipment, such as spectrum analyzers and signal generators
\n - Familiarity with computer-based maintenance management systems
\n - Knowledge of networking protocols and architectures
\n - Experience with satellite communication systems
\n - Certification in electronics or communications technology, such as FCC GMDSS or ETA International
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Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $77809 - $132275
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 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.
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