Job Description
About BAE Systems Fort Wayne: We are expanding our facility to integrate US defense into our production teams, which will continue to grow our business model. We take great pride in our products and in our community. Please use the following link to learn more about our Fort Wayne Community: https://www.visitfortwayne.com/. To learn more about our Fort Wayne facility please check this video out by going to Fort Wayne, IN Campus | BAE Systems.
A day in the life of an Aftermarket Product Test Engineer consists of electronic troubleshooting to a component level on avionics equipment, supporting large work volumes while working cross functionally with other engineers and operators on the shop floor in an exciting, fast paced environment. You will have the opportunity through our mentorship, training and development to increase your skills and knowledge base in this area and grow technically and professionally.
You will make impacts in the following ways:
- Troubleshoot customer product at both a unit level and Circuit Card Assembly level.
- While troubleshooting circuit card assemblies, looking at failed circuits, isolating the fault down to a component level, then dispositioning the repair procedures.
- Interact and provide feedback to Operators on the manufacturing floor
- Support our manufacturing floor as needed to ensure that product continues to move through the process, and play a vital part of instilling our company's value of maintaining a lean culture
- Identify continuous improvement opportunities.
Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed full-time on site. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time.
Culture:
At BAE Systems, we celebrate the array of skills, experiences, and perspectives our employees bring to the table. For us, differences are a source of strengths. We're laser-focused on high performance, and we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where all employees can innovate and thrive. Here, you will not only build your career, but you will also enjoy work-life balance, uncover new experiences, and collaborate with passionate colleagues. We foster a diverse, inclusive, and team-oriented environment and provide opportunity for inner-team coaching and growth opportunities.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- Associates Degree in Electrical Engineering (EE), Electrical Engineering Technology (EET), Electronic Communication Engineering (ECE), Electronic Communication Engineering Technology (ECET) or equivalent technical degree program and 3-5 years experience, or Bachelor's Degree in EE, EET, ECE, ECET or equivalent technical degree program with 1 or more year of relevant experience.
- Capable of using standard electrical lab and test equipment.
- Enter FAA mandated Anti-Drug Pool. Subject to random drug testing.
- Electronics component level troubleshooting and instrument familiarity (analog and digital) on a wide range of product.
- Ability to interpret technical specifications.
- Ability to communicate and work well within a technical team.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Bachelor's Degree in EET or EE, or equivalent technical degree program, and 5 years plus work experience.
- Lean Manufacturing experience.
- Proficient in isolating electronic failures to root cause.
- Ability to interpret and apply specifications, standards, and customer requirements.
- Proficiency coordinating and organizing multiple activities in a team environment.
- Advanced-level technical skills, knowledge of technical requirements, and system flows skills relevant to job/area of work.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $77814 - $132283
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.
