Space Hardware Test Technician III - Orion Space Capsule

Job Description

What’s it like to work at BAE Systems Aerospace & Mission Systems (AMS)? It’s about being part of a dedicated team that delivers innovative mission system solutions to the warfighter and enhancing military capabilities across various platforms. The Tactical Solutions Strategic Business Unit specializes in advanced technologies, from specialized antennas to electro-optical systems, empowering warfighters to take action, identify targets, and defend against evolving threats.

As a Technician III in the Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA) Strategic Capabilities Unit, you’ll be integral to our collaborative, cross-functional teams that are committed to innovation, integrity, and execution.

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 solid execution.

What You’ll Do

• Conduct and support testing and validation of the advanced phased array antenna systems for NASA’s Orion spacecraft, a critical component of the Artemis missions.
• Conduct and support performance and functional tests on flight hardware, including electronic boards, antennas, and subsystems.
• Ensure that all systems meet performance standards, contributing to the success of missions that will advance human space exploration.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• 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.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site five days 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.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• High School diploma or equivalent plus 2 years or more related experience.
• 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.
• Ability to coordinate activities for a team, predict and meet schedules, resolve disconnects.
• Versatile and contribute to high-energy team environments.
• Solid communication skills and the ability to exercise them in a technical environment.
• Ability to apply basic computer skills to input and access data via computer interface.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and work with heavy equipment, tooling, and fixtures.
• An ability to be trained to obtain specialized certifications required, to perform the assembly and fabrication operations. (Clean room, ESD, FOD, Crane, Solder, Splicing, Crimping, J-STD, IPC-610/620).
• A good mechanical aptitude, with solid dexterity and hand/eye coordination to work with hand tools.

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A security 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.

As this position requires operating a company vehicle, an offer and subsequent employment are contingent upon possessing and maintaining a valid US driver's license and a satisfactory motor vehicle record review.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience in environmental testing, including Thermal, Vibration, TVAC, EMI, and other relevant tests.
• Experience with RF testing in anechoic chambers.
• Ability to independently operate RF test equipment, such as network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators.
• Experience in power testing.
• Proficiency in using graphical user interfaces (GUIs) for testing operations.
• Familiarity with RF theory and knowledge of S-parameters.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $57319 - $91710

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, Inc. 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.

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.

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.

Multiple positions may be available on this opening.