DoW SkillBridge Program – Technicians

Job Description
BAE Systems is seeking active-duty service members approved to participate in the DoW SkillBridge Program for military technicians (electronics, electrical or mechanical) giving them a valuable training opportunity supporting the BAE Systems Inc. Aerospace & Mission Systems Division.

This SkillBridge training program is designed to provide hands-on experience in electronics testing, troubleshooting, assembly, documentation, and sustainment activities supporting various DoW and Space Exploration programs. Participants will train alongside experienced BAE Systems personnel while gaining practical exposure to technical documentation, quality processes, lab operations, and support activities.

This opportunity is best suited for service members with a technical background in electronics, electrical systems, avionics, radar, communications, shipboard systems, aviation systems, maintenance, or related military technical fields.

What You’ll Do:

- Depending on the team you join you could do some, or all of the following:
- Fabrication & Assembly Fabricate, install, and rework electronics prototypes, flight harnesses, sensors, and prewired assemblies (cabling, propulsion, bus, payload) using build documents and assembly drawings.
- Perform precision assembly tasks including wire stripping, crimping, connector installation, soldering, potting, bonding, and grounding schemes.
- Utilize a wide array of tools, ranging from standard hand/power tools and multimeters to advanced machining equipment (vertical mills, routers, lathes) and woodworking tools.
- Apply industry standards for quality and workmanship (e.g., IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620 Space Addendum, J-STD-001).

- Testing & Troubleshooting Provide R&D support for RF, electrical, and mechanical designs through the testing, measurement, and troubleshooting of electronics prototypes.
- Perform continuity and certification tests on hardware; measure and record test data and report out-of-tolerance conditions.
- Utilize electrical/RF test equipment, including spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, and Digital Volt Meters (DVM).

- Engineering Collaboration & Support Interpret complex electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, wire lists, and CAD designs (AutoCAD, SolidWorks).
- Provide "design for manufacturability" (DFM) input to engineers to improve production electronics and hardware.
- Execute redlining of drawings to document "as-built" configurations.
- Manage data entry and queries using company process software (e.g., Agile, Velocity).

- Professionalism & Execution Operate with considerable autonomy to drive projects forward while maintaining a predictable work schedule.
- Establish effective working relationships across Strategic Business Units (SBUs) to maintain a productive, collaborative environment.
- Maintain a high standard of accuracy and attention to detail, especially when working in cleanroom or electrostatic discharge (ESD) protected environments.

- Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
- Perform other duties as necessary.

On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working o n-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.

Working Conditions:

- Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- High School diploma or equivalent plus 2 years or more of related technical experience (Military experience in electronics, avionics, or precision mechanics is highly valued).
- Each higher-level related degree, i.e., Bachelor’s or Master’s, may substitute for two years of related experience. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
- A current, active Secret security clearance is required.
- Must have command approval to participate in SkillBridge.
- Must be an active-duty service member eligible and approved to participate in the DoW SkillBridge Program.
- Technical Aptitude: Excellent mechanical aptitude and comfort using a variety of hand tools and multimeters.
- Communication: Excellent communication skills and ability to interact effectively with all levels of program personnel and management.
- Adaptability: Ability to learn and obtain necessary certifications (e.g., Cleanroom, ESD Protection, J-STD-001).
#LI-SM1 Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Avionics/Aerospace: Prior experience as an avionics installer or building electrical harnesses for aviation/aerospace applications.
- Advanced Fabrication: Experience with sheet metal, body filler, polymerics, and micro-electronics (specifically wire bonding).
- RF Expertise: Familiarity with RF testing and antenna troubleshooting.
- CAD Proficiency: Ability to navigate and interpret 3D models in SolidWorks or AutoCAD.
- Precision Measurement: Experience with calipers, micrometers, and torque wrenches.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $0 - $0

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 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.

Headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, Space & Mission Systems is a leading provider of national defense and civil space applications, advanced remote sensing, scientific and tactical systems for government and commercial customers. We continually pioneer ways to innovate spacecraft, mission payloads, optical systems, and other defense and civil capabilities. Powered by endlessly curious people with an unwavering mission focus, we continually discover ways to enable our customers to perform beyond expectation and protect what matters most.

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.

Multiple positions may be available on this opening.