SCA Engineering Technician I

The selected candidate will work from engineering design drawings, diagrams, schematics and/or verbal and written instructions to build electrical units, systems, and subsystems. Provides support to higher level technicians or supervisor and receives detailed instructions and equipment requirements from supervisor or engineering personnel. 
 
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

1.  Works from specific drawings, sketches and schematics.

2.  Utilizes equipment which does not require interpretation including, but not limited to, computer aided tools, volt meter, multimeter, circuit tester, and logic analyzer to troubleshoot, debug, and perform routine measurements on electronic assemblies, subsystems, and/or systems.

3.  Uses standard test equipment and follows prescribed test procedures to perform circuit continuity and current and voltage checks. Tests for proper equipment operations and repairs or replaces defective parts and components as required.

4.  Extracts technical data from various prescribed sources and prepares such data as required.

5.  May service, repair, or calibrate simple electronic instruments and equipment.

6.  Fabricates and installs custom fabricated cables into electrical cabinets. Also, installs
 electrical equipment into electrical cabinets using assembly instructions.

7.  Fabricates Multi Pin cables IAW MIL-STD2003-5

8.  Performs other duties and responsibilities as required.

Will be required to exert frequent physical energy, climbing ladders and lifting and carrying heavy objects.

May occasionally be exposed to disagreeable conditions. May work extended hours or weekends. May travel overnight or on weekends. May embark on ship or airplane to accomplish assignments.
 
The hourly rate for this position is set by the Dept of Labor and is not negotiable. Current rate is $22.92/hr.

This position is located in scenic and historic Southern Maryland in St. Mary's County, near to the Patuxent River Naval Air Station.
 
There is no monetary relocation assistance budgeted for this position.  Applicants must be currently residing in or state willingness to relocate self to St. Mary's County, Maryland or surrounding areas.

High School/GED and some experience demonstrating mechanical aptitude 
Ability to operate various hand and power tools
Ability to successfully complete Cable Fabrication School and Fiber Optic School
Ability to distinguish colors
Ability to maintain a high quality product while not sacrificing productivity
Ability to work as a team player

Experience using power and hand tools
Mechanical and / or electrical experience
Multi Pin / Coax / Fiber Cable fabrication experience 

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.