Welder

Job Description
What would it be like to work for a defense contractor supporting the US Navy in defending the United States of America from foreign threats? Come join our team here at Wallops Island, Virginia. Yes, your onsite work will be done on an island next to the Atlantic Ocean. Here we support the US Navy in its vital mission of integrating currently deployed and future combat weapons systems. We are on the cutting edge of technology to position the US Navy for the ever-changing environment around the globe. The specific tasks are involved:
- Performance of a variety of welding jobs
- Fabrication of various components and subassemblies using different types of welding processes and filler metals
- Ensures welding joint is properly fit, filler metal is proper type and condition, and weld is in proper sequence to meet specifications and manufacturing or engineering requirements
Additionally, the candidate will play a critical role in the installation/removal of various combat systems and ancillary components, military standard equipment or commercial equivalent server equipment and hardware, and all types of cables which support lab operations.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Security clearance requirement: This position requires successful candidate to be able to obtain a Secret level clearance. The criteria for obtaining and holding a clearance are driven by US government requirements. You must be a US citizen to obtain a security clearance. Selected candidate will receive a contingent offer and start date will be delayed until an interim Secret clearance is granted.
Technical/Trade School welding program certificate
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
College degree
3 years welding experience
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.
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.