BAE Systems is seeking a Junior Facility Engineer to support mission-critical High-Performance Computing (HPC) operations at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio. Working under the guidance of the SME Facility Engineer, this position will focus primarily on facility monitoring, maintenance, inspections, and repair coordination. This is a full-time, 100% on-site position. Responsibilities include:
- Monitor electrical, mechanical, cooling, backup power, and facility monitoring systems.
- Conduct routine inspections, document findings, and report abnormal conditions.
- Coordinate preventive maintenance and repairs with Civil Engineering, contractors, and vendors.
- Develop and maintain an understanding of critical facility system dependencies, redundancy, capacity, and equipment operating configurations.
- Initiate and track facility work requests through completion.
- Support equipment troubleshooting, outage response, and corrective actions.
- Maintain equipment records, drawings, procedures, and maintenance documentation.
- Provide support for equipment installations and infrastructure upgrades.
- Participate in an on-call rotation and respond after hours or on weekends to facility emergencies, outages, and critical equipment issues.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- High school diploma and at least four years of relevant work experience; equivalent experience may substitute for education.
- Experience in facility operations, maintenance, HVAC, electrical, mechanical, construction, utilities, or a similar technical environment.
- Basic troubleshooting, communication, computer, and documentation skills.
- Ability to work full-time on-site at Wright-Patterson AFB.
- Willing and able to provide after-hours and weekend on-call support as required.
- Must have at least an Interim Secret Clearance to Start
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Technical Bachelor's Degree, certification, apprenticeship, or military training in a related field.
- Experience with generators, UPS systems, HVAC, chillers, pumps, electrical distribution, or building automation systems.
- Experience in a data center, mission-critical facility, industrial, or DoW environment.
- Current active security clearance.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $59023 - $100339
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 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.
Skills Required
- High school diploma and at least four years of relevant work experience, or equivalent experience substituted for education
- Experience in facility operations, maintenance, HVAC, electrical, mechanical, construction, utilities, or a similar technical environment
- Basic troubleshooting, communication, computer, and documentation skills
- Ability to work full-time onsite at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
- Willingness and ability to provide after-hours and weekend on-call support
- At least an Interim Secret Clearance to start
- Technical bachelor's degree, certification, apprenticeship, or related military training
- Experience with generators, UPS systems, HVAC, chillers, pumps, electrical distribution, or building automation systems
- Experience in a data center, mission-critical facility, industrial, or Department of War environment
- Current active security clearance
BAE Systems, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage is presented as comprehensive, paired with an EAP, fertility and transgender care options, and HSA‑compatible plans that can include employer contributions with coverage starting on day one in some cases. These resources are reinforced by wellness tools and immediate eligibility noted on official benefits materials.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) savings plan is broadly available, with employer matching and other contributions that vary by business unit, and some U.S. employee groups retain pension arrangements. Company‑paid basic life insurance equal to 2x base salary (up to $1M) further strengthens financial security.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave (e.g., 160 hours for full‑time employees) sits alongside adoption and surrogacy reimbursement and Bright Horizons backup child and elder care. These benefits help reduce care gaps and complement PTO and applicable state programs.
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What We Do
Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do. As a leading aerospace, defense, and security company, we work together to deliver a full range of products and services for air, land, space, and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. How we work is rooted in purpose – a purpose 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. It's where purpose connects.
Why Work With Us
We believe your career should be filled with innovation and discovery. And that's exactly what you'll find at BAE Systems. As you work to develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills and expand knowledge. On a sharp and collaborative team, you will be challenged – and supported – at every turn.
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