Electrical Technician

BAE Systems in Minneapolis MN is seeking an experienced electrical/electronic technician to work in its Electrical Engineering Lab. This position will support complex electronic products and support equipment; design, development, fabrication, assembly, test, inspection, troubleshooting, rework and repair.

In this role, you will:

• Assemble, rework and repair of circuit boards containing surface mount and through-hole components.
• Fabricate electrical parts from sketches/drawings and prepare samples for testing. Operate equipment necessary to fulfill these duties.
• Maintain a safe work environment and ensures compliance with safety objectives and policies.
• Conduct fabrication, assembly, test and inspection per engineering drawings, sketches and verbal instructions.
• Conduct tests or experiments requiring selection, set-up, operation, maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting and repairing a wide variety equipment and generate report data.
• Assist engineers in the design and development of new electronic systems cabling and test equipment.
• Develop and prepare schematics, design specifications, and parts lists, or makes recommendations regarding these items.
• Review designs and specifications of test equipment for adequacy.
• Troubleshooting of electronic, electrical systems.
• Determine engineering/test data to be collected, extract information, and perform calculations to analyze test data.
• Create test procedures, conduct tests, record data, analyze data and write reports.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Minimum of 3 years as a technician performing related tasks, either in a production or prototype environment.
• Experience using electronic test equipment, machine tools and hand tools.
• Able to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings and sketches.
• Able to work as part of a group or team.
• Experience assembling electronic and mechanical equipment and components.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience using complex fabrication equipment, fabrication and assembly to precise tolerances and standards, and ability to understand complex engineering drawings and information.
• Trained and proficient in manufacturing and quality requirements of IPC/WHMA-A-620 and IPC-610 or have knowledge of these requirements.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $62810 - $100540

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 Platforms & Services 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 its 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 teammaking a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, youll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship repairjust to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.

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.