Engineering Technologist II (Test Services)

Job Description
BAE Systems is seeking an Engineering Technologist II to join our Test team of diverse engineers, technologists, and military veterans. This position will be located in Mount Laurel, NJ where Technology and Teamwork come together! The qualified candidate will provide Engineering and Technical support to the Test & Evaluation (T&E) Division head at Aegis Technical Representative (AEGIS TECHREP) in Moorestown, NJ.
Candidate's primary role will involve support of the TECHREP customer in obtaining outside support required during testing to include aircraft and surface ships coordination. The candidate shall assist in obtaining test scenario clearances for operational areas, ranges and range services.
The selected candidate will be expected to apply knowledge of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and regional military airspace procedures to coordinate activities such as aircraft tracking exercises, chaff drop, jamming, and sphere track operations. The candidate shall prepare briefing material (flight profiles, hours of operation, specific aircraft/electronic needs, aircrew kneepad data, coordination data and test documentation) for presentation to flight crews as well as provide coordination with flight crews and regional air traffic control facilities during actual test events.
Secondary roles include preparing quarterly test service requirements for submittal to appropriate
funding agencies, ensuring that supporting activities have met cyber posture requirements, and coordinating transfer of necessary data/logs from aircraft for analysis. The candidate will also support across T&E subtasks in support of the AEGIS Weapon System to include developing and executing formal test packages, review of technical specifications and related documents for accuracy and applicability, witnessing and assessment of tests conducted by the program developer and / or other Government agencies.
Candidate must possess excellent oral and written skills and be able to work independently when required. Candidate may be tasked with providing guidance to lower level employees. One or more of the following abilities will be considered central to the position: Strong familiarization with FAA Air Traffic Control requirements including regional air space de-confliction. Relevant experience as a US Navy and/or US Air Force Air Traffic Controller will be considered. Generally, work hours are standard, but some second and/or third shift hours may be required. The position may occasionally involve travel to external test sites and might include off hours testing dictated by external factors governing equipment availability.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Education and required years of experience requirement:
9 years related work experience and a High School Diploma // 7 years related work experience and Associates Degree // 5 years related work experience and a Bachelor's degree with a preference given to the Computer Sciences, Mathematics, or General Science - Scientific Method disciplines.
Security Clearance requirement: Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a DOD security clearance (U.S. Citizenship required).
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Security Clearance requirement: Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a DOD security clearance (U.S. Citizenship required).
Due to an emergent need to provide continuity in services to our customer, the ability to "hit the floor running" is a requirement. The key components of this must have requirement are:
Ability to coordinate test services support from external agencies and prepare briefing materials for flight crews and air traffic control facilities
Ability to properly execute customer approved tests, including on scene coordination with flight crews and air traffic control facilities
Ability to properly identify and assist with the collection of relevant data based upon approved test objectives.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $79365 - $134921
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 Intelligence & Security
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.
Intelligence & Security (I&S), 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.
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.