The technician modifies and repairs avionics equipment conducts lab testing and oversees production processes while ensuring compliance with safety regulations and quality standards.

Job Description
The Aviation Solutions Division provides direct project support for programs and platforms at Patuxent River Air Base and Webster Field Base in Southern Maryland. System aircraft design and development tasking drives projects for equipment removal and replacement complex cable harness fabrication aircraft installation efforts and lab testing development integration. The Division Program Manager is currently searching for qualified and experienced candidates to join the Aviation Solution team to expand capabilities and provide operational excellence to the both the customer and war fighter.
The program is currently searching for a qualified Avionic Technician IV to join the operational team. The selected candidate modifies fabricates and builds equipment and subassemblies working from layout diagrams schematics wire boards and verbal instructions. The technician will install inspect test adjust or repair avionics equipment such as radar radio navigation and control systems in aircraft. The technician will assist in dismantling repairing overhauling or replacing parts and assemblies such as engines plumbing systems hydraulic systems and aircraft structural sections.
Integration efforts will be performed within full-scale production manufacturing operations and include tasks such as production fabrication for electronic mechanical electromechanical assemblies. Additional tasking capabilities will include quality assurance CDI training and experience and pin-out verification testing having the ability to follow established methods and procedures and effective time management for production scheduling and control. The technician must be proficient with coordinating planning and expediting the flow of material parts and assemblies within a warehouse and production facility environment. Must pass all job-specific or specialized certification programs required for core tasks or specialized assignments such as forklift certification solder certification connector and back shell termination compliance understanding the 505 Aircraft Integration manual guidance fall protection hazmat training and tool control processes. The qualified candidate will assist with integration efforts both local and during travel to support harness and equipment removal and replacement for final terminations and verification testing. Avionic Technician IV level operations resources should be self-reliable and follow supervision guidance during installation and integration tasking and help lead fabrication efforts with little direction.
The hourly rate for this position is set by the Dept of Labor and is not negotiable. Current rate is $35.64/hr.
This position is located in the scenic and historic Southern Maryland area of 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.
Required Education Experience & Skills
High School diploma and at least 8 years of related experience
Experience with cable fabrication rack integration electrical diagnostics and laboratory facility management
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.