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Shipboard Radio Communications Systems Technician

BAE Systems

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Chesapeake, VA
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Job Description

Job Description
The selected candidate will test, troubleshoot, repair, and operate installed Radio Communications Systems on various classes of US Navy and US Coast Guard ships.

Shipboard testing is in support of CSSQT, BMD, CSAT, Aegis Modernization, and during ships training and operational cycles.

The selected candidate must have an in-depth knowledge of US Navy communications architecture, applications, and equipment/systems configuration, and troubleshooting procedures.

Systems/equipment testing includes (but not limited to) the following:
AN/WSC-3 (V)
DMR
HFRG, URT-23, HFDAG
NMT
Link 16 (LOS, STJ, MTJ, UTJ)
SA-2112 SAS/BAS and Red Phones
TVS
Crypto Systems
NAVMACS
CDLMS
Couplers and Antenna Systems
JTIDS/MOS

This position requires travel up 25%. Travel locations include (but not limited to) Norfolk VA, Pacific Northwest, Mayport FL, Honolulu HI, Japan, Spain, Scotland, and Greece.

This position may require getting underway on US Navy and US Coast Guard ships for short periods of time.

Must be able to work independently and as a member of a team.

The hourly rate for this position is set by the Dept of Labor and is not negotiable. Current rate for Tech IV is $32.53 an hour

This position is in Chesapeake, Virginia. There is no relocation assistance available for this position. Applicants must be currently residing in or state willingness to relocate self to Chesapeake, Virginia or surrounding areas.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
High school diploma and at least 4 years of related experience
US Navy ET with shipboard/submarine experience
US Navy A School
Ability to set-up and operate complex US Navy communications systems
Ability to effectively train and interact with shipboard personnel
Ability to travel (up to 25%)
Ability to get underway on US Navy and US Coast Guard ships
Ability to work in an industrial environment and wear all required PPE
Ability to work at heights

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Valid US passport
Experience as a technical instructor
Shipboard Communications equipment maintenance experience
CG, DDG, CVN, LCS ship class experience
Navy Computer and Telecommunication Station

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.

About BAE Systems, Inc.
BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.

Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.

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.
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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.

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