HVAC Refrigeration Specialist

Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced HVAC Technician or Refrigeration Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of environmental thermal chambers with cascade refrigeration systems. This is a unique opportunity to work on complex and specialized equipment, and we are looking for someone with a strong technical background and a passion for refrigeration systems.
Key Responsibilities:

• Install, maintain, and repair environmental thermal chambers with cascade refrigeration systems
• Troubleshoot and diagnose issues with refrigeration systems, including leaks, compressor problems, and temperature control issues
• Perform routine maintenance tasks, such as cleaning, inspecting, and replacing parts as needed
• Collaborate with engineers and other technicians to design and implement modifications to existing systems
• Provide technical support and training to other team members as needed
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance, repairs, and inspections

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• High school diploma or GED
• Experience with hand and power tools
• 3+ years of experience as an HVAC technician or refrigeration specialist
• Familiarity with refrigerants, including handling, storage, and disposal procedures
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical diagrams
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Certification in a related field, such as HVAC or refrigeration engineering
• Electrical or HVAC journeyman license
• Experience with cascade refrigeration systems and environmental thermal chambers
• Strong knowledge of refrigeration principles, including thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $51086 - $81738
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.