Job Description
We Innovate for Those Who Move the World™. Our team in Fort Wayne specializes in the manufacturing and service of Electronic Engine and Flight Controls. Every second, a plane takes off, enabled by our flight-critical aircraft systems. Please use the following link to learn more about our Controls and Avionics business: Controls & Avionics Solutions
Our dynamic teams work side by side, because we know that real innovation happens together. A career here means collaborating to turn purpose into global impact. Looking to be a part of the mission? Join us. We're on the lookout for Electronic Test Engineering talent to support our Aftermarket teams across multiple product sets.
Learn more about our Fort Wayne, Indiana facility by going to Life in Fort Wayne | BAE Systems where you will find information about our company, employees, products and
the community
In the Electronics Test Engineer role, the qualified candidate will provide technical and test support for products within the Service Center while making impacts in the following ways;-
Performing daily triage and troubleshooting activities on electronic controls and their circuit card subassemblies, looking at failed circuits, isolating the fault down to a component level, and then dispositioning the repair procedures
- Assist in the investigation of root causes of product performance and failures, executing test plans and priorities on the test floor and detailed test planning and associated test implementation activities.
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Support engineering root cause investigations to address product performance issues
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Meeting the required safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets for repair and overhaul activities
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Collaborate with team in identifying and implementing continuous improvement opportunities
Performance in this role requires consistent, product/test engagement and in-person collaboration with Repair Station Operations team members as well as Programs, Engineering, and Quality organizations to perform daily repair and overhaul activities. Therefore, this role will be conducted 100% on-site at the BAE Systems facility.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering technology (EET), Electrical Engineering (EE), or related, or an Associate’s Degree of same and 2 years of related experience to the position
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Basic understanding of electronics component troubleshooting and instrument familiarity (analog and/or digital)
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Understanding in the use of analog and/or digital electronics and embedded systems
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Capable of using standard electrical lab and test equipment
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Required to enter FAA mandated Anti-Drug Pool. Subject to random drug testing.
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General understanding of electronics manufacturing process
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Ability to interpret technical specifications
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology (EET), Electrical Engineering (EE), or related degree, and 4 or more years related work experience
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Experience using advanced test and analysis instrumentation (e.g. spectrum, bus, and logic analyzers, etc.)
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Familiarity with the manufacturing and test of high reliability electronic assemblies and their avionics applications
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Experience working in a high-paced repair station environment
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Demonstrated ability to coordinate and organize multiple activities in a team environment
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Experience using complex analytical tools and methods (SPC, 6 Sigma, etc.)
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $53122 - $90306
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.
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.
