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Electronics Technician III

BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems logoBAE Systems Space & Mission Systems$57,319–$91,710/yrWestminster, Colorado, United StatesFull-timePosted 3w ago
  • Secret clearance
  • IPC-A-610

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This posting states $57.3k–$91.7k a year. Open technician jobs in Colorado post a median of $80.8k a year, the middle half $74.5k–$88.9k, across 35 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post.

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About the job

</br><b>Job Description </b></br><p>The Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA) Strategic Capabilities Unit comprises the technical talent and organizational leadership that enables the successful delivery of high-impact discriminating technologies for our customers’ missions.

Our collaborative, cross-functional teams are committed to innovation, integrity, continual learning and strong execution. </p><br><strong>What You’ll Do:</strong><br> <ul><li>Will be under the general direction of one or more design and manufacturing engineers with the opportunity to exercise considerable autonomy in completing tasks and driving projects forward.</li><li>Provide support for research and development efforts in RF, electrical, and mechanical design, including the fabrication, testing, measurement, and troubleshooting of electronics prototypes.</li><li>Collaborate with engineers to provide manufacturability input during design stages and contribute to design improvements for production electronics.</li><li>Perform standard duties and tasks and will resolve routine questions and problems independently.</li><li>Work will be performed under general direction on a day-to-day basis and will be reviewed upon completion.</li><li>Develop thorough technical solutions to a wide range of problems and may direct less-experienced employees.</li><li>Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.</li><li>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.</li><li>Perform other duties as necessary.</li></ul> <p><strong>On-Site Work Environment:</strong> This position requires regular in-person engagement by working<strong> on-site five days </strong>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.</p><br><strong>Working Conditions:</strong><br> <ul><li>Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor. </li></ul></br></br><b>Required Education, Experience, & Skills </b></br><ul><li>High School diploma or equivalent plus 2 years or more related experience. </li><li>Each higher-level related degree, i.e., Bachelor’s or Master’s, 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. </li><li>Ability to develop a wide range of R&D-support capabilities, so that he or she can get involved in either multiple programs or multiple aspects of the same program.</li></ul><span style="color:#ffffff;">#LI-MF1</span><p>A DoW Interim Secret clearance will be required to start work and required to be maintained to continue work.

Higher level 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. </p></br></br><b>Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills </b></br><ul><li>General knowledge of electrical/RF test equipment (spectrum analyzer, oscilloscope, DVM, etc.) and antenna troubleshooting.</li><li>Experience with machining, including vertical mills, routers, bandsaws, and lathes.</li><li>Proficiency with CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar).</li><li>Experience with RF testing.</li><li>Sheet metal and body filler experience.</li><li>Experience in polymerics, bonding, and sealing.</li><li>Experience with soldering and reflow of components on PCBs.</li><li>Familiarity with IPC-A-610 standards.</li></ul><ul><li>Experience in the process of fabricating and assembling PCB’s and/or PABs.</li><li>Experience with various hand and power tools.</li><li>Experience with woodworking equipment such as panel saws, table saws, planers, routers and various other equipment.</li><li>Experience with auto, auto body and carpentry work apply well for the fabrication and assembly skills needed for this position.</li><li>Drawing interpretation and redlining experience.</li><li>Experience working with test and measurement tools (i.e., scales, torque wrenches, calipers, and micrometers).</li><li>Experience with micro-electronics is preferred, specifically wire bonding processes.</li></ul><br><br><b>Pay Information</b><br>Full-Time Salary Range: $57319 - $91710<br><br>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. <br><br>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.<br></br></br><b>About BAE Systems, Inc.</b></br>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.<br><br>Headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, Space & Mission Systems is a leading provider of national defense and civil space applications, advanced remote sensing, scientific and tactical systems for government and commercial customers.

We continually pioneer ways to innovate spacecraft, mission payloads, optical systems, and other defense and civil capabilities. Powered by endlessly curious people with an unwavering mission focus, we continually discover ways to enable our customers to perform beyond expectation and protect what matters most.<br><br>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.<br><br>Multiple positions may be available on this opening.

From BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems's job posting, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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