IFF Engineering Technician IV (Navy Combat Systems)

Job Description:

Job Description

The selected candidate will serve as a technical liaison and provide technical support to the United States Navy for the AN/UPX-42(C) IFF Interrogator system. Work will include assisting other technicians and working on projects involving Combat Identification equipment including Mark XII and Mark XIIA systems. Will work closely with BAE Systems personnel, subcontractors, and onsite government customers.

The applicant must achieve BAE Systems certifications in soldering techniques and perform basic hand soldering.

Will interpret and work with schematic diagrams, manufacturing procedures, Maintenance Action Forms (MAFs), and technical drawing packages and use hand tools and various measurement tools and devices such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, megohmmeters, VSWR testers and IFF Test Sets. Assure calibration and equipment compliance as required. Other responsibilities may include inspection of incoming parts and metalwork, parts requests, pre-expendable bin inventory and maintenance. These skills will also be used in reviewing, writing, and updating technical documentation and drawings, development of technical manuals, test plans and procedures and reviewing engineering change proposals (ECP) for accuracy and applicability. Will travel to locations throughout the US to install, maintain, and test IFF systems on US Navy ships and shore sites. Underway periods of up to two weeks are possible

The hourly rate for this position is set by the Dept of Labor and is not negotiable. Current rate is $35.64/hr.

This position is located in scenic and historic Southern Maryland in the St. Marys County Technology Corridor adjacent to the Patuxent River Naval Air Station.

Some limited relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidate. Applicants must be currently residing in or willing to relocate to St. Marys County, Maryland or surrounding areas.

Job Requirements:

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
High school diploma and a minimum of 6 years of experience working with United States Navy combat systems
Ability to read and follow engineering drawings, work instructions, and test procedures
Working knowledge of basic electronic theory. Experience with troubleshooting electronic systems and with aligning and adjusting electronic equipment and components
Experience with general purpose electronic test equipment (GPETE) and special purpose electronic test equipment (SPETE) such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, megohmmeters, synchro testers, VSWR testers and IFF Test Sets.
Computer troubleshooting and maintenance experience
At least 6 years of experience in electronic systems, including installing electronic systems equipment and designing, preparing and modifying engineering documents and drawings
Experience with test plans, procedures, schematics, technical manuals, drawings and wire lists
Experience reviewing, writing and updating technical documentation
Ability to follow engineering drawings, change orders, work instructions, and test procedures and review engineering change proposals (ECP) for accuracy and applicability.
Experience using, reviewing, writing, and updating technical documentation such as test plans, maintenance and assembly procedures, schematics, technical manuals, drawings, and wire lists
Willingness to travel to CONUS/OCONUS locations (up to 25%)
Ability to work both autonomously and also within a team atmosphere

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Radar and/or digital system experience
Experience with shipboard IFF systems
NEC 1571 (V06B) or equivalent AN/UPX-29(V) course or experience
NEC 1572 (V07B) or equivalent AIMS system technician
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) - 10 hour certified
Solder skills, ability to solder surface mount devices, Solder Certified to IPC-610
Familiar with using small shop tools such as drill press, punch press and similar fabrication tools
Certified cable fabricator
Flexibility to learn and utilize other similar systems
Completion of 2 year college degree in Electronic Technology or Engineering
Experience developing a Plan of Action & Milestones (POA & M)

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.

Job Ident #: 117251BR

Company Details

BAE Systems

1601 Research Blvd
Rockville, Maryland 20850 USA
www.baesystems.jobs

BAE Systems is a premier global defense and security company with approximately 100,000 employees delivering a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions...

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Competitive

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Job Info

Location

Saint Inigoes, Maryland, United States

Type

Permanent

Company Details

BAE Systems

1601 Research Blvd
Rockville, Maryland 20850 USA
www.baesystems.jobs