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Job Description
BAE Systems, one of the world's leading defense contractors and a stable Fortune 500 Company, has an opening for a Field Service Technician (FST). Candidate may work in any of our USN product lines (MK-38 25mm chain gun; MK-41 VLS; MK-45 5" gun; MK-63 Weather shields; and/or MK-110 57mm gun). Some schedules will require overtime, up to 60 hours per week including Saturday and may be asked to travel (up to 50%). Some of the work includes:
Under the direction of the team lead, candidate will be required to Install, test, repair, maintain, troubleshoot and remove electrical, mechanical, and/or hydraulic systems and equipment.
Assist in coordinating tests or experiments requiring selection and adaptation or modification of a wide variety of test equipment and test procedures.
Applies conventional engineering practices to develop and prepare schematics, parts list, or make recommendation regarding these items.
Responds to Fleet emergency calls from customers and assigned Field Service personnel and maintains an inventory of parts and tooling for Field Service operations.
Conduct preliminary analysis of test results and report findings to senior employees'.
.
Assist in the preparation of required documentation and reporting to upper management.
Maintain a safe work environment and ensures compliance with safety objectives and policies.
Share responsibility of self-development with immediate supervisor.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Working knowledge of reading blueprints and technical repair standards.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Intermediate proficiency level with Microsoft word processing, presentation, spreadsheet, database, email, and calendar software.
Ability to gather information from a variety of sources.
Excellent time management and multitasking skills.
Ability to work effectively with other personnel both inside and outside of the organization.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Preferred Education:
High school diploma, GED or equivalent.
Two years vocational or mechanical training working with basic electrical/mechanical/hydraulic instrumentation tools and hardware plus two years of related work experience. May consider equivalent combination of education and experience.
Certification in electrical or mechanical systems will put candidate at the top of the list.
Preferred Skills:
Prior experience on U.S. Navy weapons systems (esp. MK-38, MK-41, MK-45 and MK-110) helpful but not required.
Relevant ordnance coursework or training helpful but not required.
Relevant work experience in the defense industry helpful but not required.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $51086 - $81738
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 Platforms & Services
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.
The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and ship repair...just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.
BAE Systems, one of the world's leading defense contractors and a stable Fortune 500 Company, has an opening for a Field Service Technician (FST). Candidate may work in any of our USN product lines (MK-38 25mm chain gun; MK-41 VLS; MK-45 5" gun; MK-63 Weather shields; and/or MK-110 57mm gun). Some schedules will require overtime, up to 60 hours per week including Saturday and may be asked to travel (up to 50%). Some of the work includes:
Under the direction of the team lead, candidate will be required to Install, test, repair, maintain, troubleshoot and remove electrical, mechanical, and/or hydraulic systems and equipment.
Assist in coordinating tests or experiments requiring selection and adaptation or modification of a wide variety of test equipment and test procedures.
Applies conventional engineering practices to develop and prepare schematics, parts list, or make recommendation regarding these items.
Responds to Fleet emergency calls from customers and assigned Field Service personnel and maintains an inventory of parts and tooling for Field Service operations.
Conduct preliminary analysis of test results and report findings to senior employees'.
.
Assist in the preparation of required documentation and reporting to upper management.
Maintain a safe work environment and ensures compliance with safety objectives and policies.
Share responsibility of self-development with immediate supervisor.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Working knowledge of reading blueprints and technical repair standards.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Intermediate proficiency level with Microsoft word processing, presentation, spreadsheet, database, email, and calendar software.
Ability to gather information from a variety of sources.
Excellent time management and multitasking skills.
Ability to work effectively with other personnel both inside and outside of the organization.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Preferred Education:
High school diploma, GED or equivalent.
Two years vocational or mechanical training working with basic electrical/mechanical/hydraulic instrumentation tools and hardware plus two years of related work experience. May consider equivalent combination of education and experience.
Certification in electrical or mechanical systems will put candidate at the top of the list.
Preferred Skills:
Prior experience on U.S. Navy weapons systems (esp. MK-38, MK-41, MK-45 and MK-110) helpful but not required.
Relevant ordnance coursework or training helpful but not required.
Relevant work experience in the defense industry helpful but not required.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $51086 - $81738
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 Platforms & Services
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.
The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and ship repair...just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.
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At BAE Systems, our ethos is etched in purpose – a purpose that binds us to protect those who protect us, to unite our community of colleagues and customers, and to drive forward the growth and development of our exceptional team members. Guided by unwavering commitment, we stand shoulder to shoulder with our defenders, fostering an environment where purpose isn’t just a statement, it’s our shared heartbeat.
