Engineering Assistant III

Job Description
Our employees work on the world's most advanced electronics. At BAE Systems, you'll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry's most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, we're innovating for the future. And you can, too. We put our customers first - exemplified by our missions: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us®" and "We Innovate For Those Who Move The World™." Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.

The BAE Systems Dallas Engineering organization is looking for an Engineering Assistant III to join their fast-paced engineering team. You will be supporting a wide variety of non-routine complex assignments including test and troubleshooting of complex precision electronic circuit cards, subsystems, and systems in the Digital and RF Domain. The candidate will acquire product knowledge, use, and advance their technical skills while performing their assigned responsibilities in the product development on advanced projects. You be providing oversight of compliance and safety tasks in the day-to-day operation of engineering labs.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

As an Engineering Assistant III you will be responsible for performing routine and varied tasks to ensure that Engineering standards for proper lab operation are met. Responsibilities can vary from setting up, calibrating, testing and troubleshooting assemblies. The opportunities to engage with Programs on technical areas may range from simple to complex Providing support to engineers on a variety of tasks and will support engineers on a variety of quality and technical tasks.

Performs operational tests on a wide variety of moderately complex production components, subassemblies and systems using data sheets, schematics, wiring diagrams, established test specifications and standard test procedures, which clearly outline procedures to be followed.

Engaging and demonstrating an extensive understanding of test equipment, subassemblies, and components related to electronics and fundamental electrical principles.

Setting up and operating in accordance with prescribed engineering procedures a variety of test stands consisting of multiples of standard test equipment such as pulse generators, amplifiers, oscilloscopes, voltmeters, counters, spectrum analyzers and network analyzers.

Working with engineering instructions and standard test procedures to operationally test developmental products as required.

Interpreting test data and validating results against specifications, test procedures and data sheets to determine proper functioning and test quality of product.

Supervising the engineering lab(s), program(s) and lab Users(s) under their responsibility. Working directly with the program personnel and lab users to ensure maintaining of schedules, workloads and milestones.

Maintaining the labs assuring consistent cleanliness, safety and compliance.

Multitasking to assure assessments such as personnel and product safety chemicals(s), test equipment, external and internal quality, security and ISO ensuring labs audit ready.

Understanding the Engineering Lab Manual (ELM) and all associated policies and procedures to include outside stakeholders. Be aware of current version and actively participate in revisions.

Proficiency in numerous databases; Metrology, chemical, procurement, Electrostatic Discharge (ESD), Plant Engineering, shipping as examples.

Procuring, delivering, stocking, inventory and dispositioning of materials/equipment following company policies.

Instructing and assisting in training junior technicians as necessary.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• High School and/or Trade School graduate, with technical skills or a technical military background.
• 3+ years as an engineering technician.
• IPC-J-STD-001 Solder Qualified.
• Working knowledge of Word, Excel, Power Point and access databases.
• Experience with various test equipment, including oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies and automated test equipment (ATE).
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents like schematics, blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Skilled in installing and hand-soldering electronic components to printed circuit boards, as well as assembling and connecting wiring and using tools and soldering techniques
• Experience with diagnosing and resolving technical issues
• Clearly and concisely convey complex technical information to diverse audiences, including non-technical team members.
• Work effectively singularly or within a team to achieve goals
• Adaptability for performing various tasks, technical and non-technical to meet schedules and deadlines.
• Secret DOD Clearance level - eligible.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• High School and/or Trade School graduate, with technical skills or a technical military background.
• 5+ years as a engineering technician.
• IPC-J-STD-001 Solder Qualified.
• Working knowledge of Word, Excel, Power Point and access databases.
• Proficiency with various test equipment, including oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies and automated test equipment (ATE).
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents like schematics, blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Skilled in installing and hand-soldering electronic components to printed circuit boards, as well as assembling and connecting wiring and using tools and soldering techniques
• Experience diagnosing and resolving technical issues.
• Clearly and concisely convey complex technical information to diverse audiences, including non-technical team members.
• Work effectively singularly or within a team to achieve goals.
• Adaptability for performing various tasks, technical and non-technical to meet schedules and deadlines.
• Secret DOD Clearance level - current.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $52108 - $83373

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 Electronic Systems
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. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere - from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact - for our customers and the communities we serve.

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.