Test Engineering Assistant III

Job Description Position is 1st shift-5:30am-4pm (4/10s) Monday-Thursday!

In this Test Technician position you will perform the following tasks: Sets up test apparatus and conducts tests of production assemblies and units following methods, procedures, standards, and sequences.
- Lays out and assembles units for production equipment according to designs and specifications.
- Adjusts and calibrates systems as needed. Modifies equipment by adding, removing, or altering components as defined by predetermined diagrams and sketches.
- Corrects malfunctions by making adjustments or replacing parts or components as directed.
- Uses hand and small power tools, and various measuring and testing devices in performing job duties. May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.
- Set up, calibrate, and operate complex Automated Test Equipment (ATE) and manual test setups using Spectrum Analyzers, Network Analyzers, Signal Generators, and Oscilloscopes.
- Execute and interface with automated test software scripts built on LabVIEW, TestStand, or Python, identifying and documenting code bugs or test sequence anomalies.
- Author and process Material Review Board (MRB) documentation, non-conformance reports (NCRs), and Corrective Action Requests (CARs).
- Monitor First Pass Yield (FPY) data, identify recurring defect trends, and partner with Quality and Manufacturing Engineering to implement corrective actions.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- High School Diploma OR GED
- 1+ years Hands-on experience in electronics testing
- Focused experience with RF production testing and calibration, operating RF equipment (Oscilloscopes, Spectrum Analyzers, Power meters, VNA's, etc...)
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Active Secret Clearance or higher
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma tools, and 7S principles.
- Ability to read and interpret complex RF schematics, block diagrams, and wire harness drawings.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $57319 - $91710

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, Inc. 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.