Engineering Technician I/II (PALS Technician)

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St. Inigoes, MD
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1-3 Years Experience
Aerospace • Hardware • Information Technology • Security • Software • Cybersecurity • Defense
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The Role
Provide technical support for the AN/SPN-46(V) Precision Approach and Landing System (PALS), including maintenance, troubleshooting, bench test support, and operational testing of system units. Assist with fleet support responsibilities, field repair, overhaul of assemblies, bench testing, parts obsolescence, test data recording, and equipment maintenance. Requires ability to work on US Navy ships and occasional worldwide travel.
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The selected candidate will provide technical support for the AN/SPN-46(V) Precision Approach and Landing System (PALS). Responsibilities will include maintenance and troubleshooting, bench test support, fleet support, operational testing of new and overhauled system units.
The selected candidate will support the SPN-46(V) Fleet Support Team with responsibilities that will include:
• Field repair of electro mechanical equipment assemblies and subassemblies• Overhaul of electro-mechanical assemblies and subassemblies• Bench testing and repair of equipment assemblies and subassemblies• Assist with resolving parts obsolescence issues• Assist with development of bench test plans and procedures• Support Environmental testing• Recording of test data• Update existing drawings and test procedures• Tracking of repair lab tools, test equipment and material
Will also perform fleet support duties to include troubleshooting, maintenance, assist with turn key lab equipment installation and checkout, cable fabrication, fiber-optic cable fabrication, disassembly and reassembly of electro mechanical equipment in support of overhauls, and other fleet support related duties related to requirements of U.S Navy Air Traffic Control approach and landing systems on board US Navy ships. The position could require travel up to 10% worldwide in support of US Navy vessels.
The hourly rate for this position is set by the Dept of Labor and is not negotiable. Current rate is $22.92 (Tech 1) / $25.72 (Tech II). Leveling will be determined at the time of interview.
This position is located in scenic and historic Southern Maryland in St. Mary's County, near to the Patuxent River Naval Air Station.
There is no monetary relocation assistance budgeted for this position. Applicants must be currently residing in or state willingness to relocate self to St. Mary's County, Maryland or surrounding areas.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
High School diploma and at least 1 year of related experience (formal or military electronics training and/or additional years of experience may be considered for level II position)
Experience with testing and troubleshooting electronic systems
Ability to obtain a passport
Ability to move or lift objects weighing up to 50lbs
Ability to work onboard US Navy Ships, to include extensive walking up and down multiple flights of stairs
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Military electronics training (Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force or Coast Guard) in AN/SPN-, ASR-, SPS-, TPN-, TPS- or FPN- equipment
Experience with power/hand tools.
Electro-mechanical troubleshooting experience including the use of various types of test equipment including micrometers/calipers
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.
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BAE Systems Intelligence & Security, based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels. That's BAE Systems. That's Inspired Work. Equal Opportunity Employer/Females/Minorities/Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Gender Expression. To see Inspired Work in action, visit www.baesystems.com and follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/baesystemsintel.

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