Antenna Range Test Technician

Job Description
Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed full time on site. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time.
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Electronic Combat Solutions (ECS) has technology, engineering and program teams that educate and mentor colleagues to deliver leading Electronic Warfare capabilities. We welcome all those who have big ideas, crave innovation, want to drive fielding velocity, and have the passion to bring the warfighter home safe.
At the completion of training, the new hire will operate antenna & RCS test ranges, either independently or as part of a team. The person will also perform measurements using multiple software data analysis tools, multimeters, network analyzers, and other electronic and RF equipment with minimal supervision. The position will involve some limited troubleshooting and minor modifications of test equipment configurations.
The new hire will have limited fabrication and mechanical assembly duties. The new hire must be proficient in standard computer usage (Microsoft Office). The new hire must have the ability to communicate clearly both written and verbally with team members, senior engineering and management staff to convey any issues encountered during Range operations. The new hire will work in elevated spaces and assist in loading and unloading test articles both by hand and by using hoists and similar equipment. The new hire must have the ability to lift up to a 50 pound load. Routine chemical and material handlings are normal duties for this position.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Familiarity with commercial test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, power meters, and multi meters
• Familiarity with basic computer operation in the Windows environment, including Microsoft WORD, EXCEL and File Explorer applications
• Proficient with basic hand tools
• Desire to be hands-on, and have good dexterity and balance
• Active Security Clearance (Secret or higher)

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• RF Equipment Experience
• RF Cable Handling Experience

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $54560 - $87340
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.