Join the Metrology team as a Calibration Technician, conducting calibrations on test equipment, ensuring compliance, and providing technical support.
Job Description
What's it like realizing your potential at an innovative company that takes on some of the world's most important challenges? Rewarding. Our employees work on the world's most advanced electronics - from saving emissions in the City of Lights, to powering the Mars Rover, to protecting the F-35 fighter jet. At BAE Electronic Systems, you'll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry's most difficult problems.
We are looking for someone who will be joining our Metrology team as a Calibration Technician for our Nashua Canal St. facility. You will be a member of the ES Metrology Team and you will be involved hands on in the calibration of the diverse family of measuring and test equipment used in our labs and factories there. You will be there to promote and provide customer satisfaction to our test equipment users, interfacing with the community to supply technical support and guidance.
As a Senior Calibration Technician you will make impacts in the following ways:
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $75998 - $121597
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.
What's it like realizing your potential at an innovative company that takes on some of the world's most important challenges? Rewarding. Our employees work on the world's most advanced electronics - from saving emissions in the City of Lights, to powering the Mars Rover, to protecting the F-35 fighter jet. At BAE Electronic Systems, you'll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry's most difficult problems.
We are looking for someone who will be joining our Metrology team as a Calibration Technician for our Nashua Canal St. facility. You will be a member of the ES Metrology Team and you will be involved hands on in the calibration of the diverse family of measuring and test equipment used in our labs and factories there. You will be there to promote and provide customer satisfaction to our test equipment users, interfacing with the community to supply technical support and guidance.
As a Senior Calibration Technician you will make impacts in the following ways:
- Perform calibrations on measurement and test equipment (M&TE) in multiple disciplines, including - DC/Low Frequency, RF/Microwave, and Time & Frequency, in order to ensure compliance with published specifications.
- Ensure all calibrations are performed in accordance with documented procedures.
- Assure the accuracy of the measurements taken by using the proper calibration standards.
- Maintain secondary and/or working calibration standards.
- Collect, compile, summarize, and record data gathered during calibration.
- Identify out-of-tolerance conditions and perform corrective action via adjustments, component replacement, correction factors, etc.
- Interact with other technicians, Customer Service Representatives, and customers.
- Perform basic maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of precision equipment.
- Ensure compliance with the BAE Systems Quality System
- Work in a safe manner, following all company safety requirements.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- High School diploma
- 2+ years experiences as a calibration technician
- Ability to apply metrology experience to a wide range electronic instrumentation
- Familiar with the requirements of ISO 17025, ISO 9001, AS9100, and ANSI/NCSL Z-540
- Computer literate and ability to use lab management software
- Strong verbal communication and listening skills
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- 3+ years experiences as a calibration technician
- Previous lead/manager experience
- Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance
- PMEL training
- RF/Microwave experience
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $75998 - $121597
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.
Top Skills
Ansi/Ncsl Z-540
As9100
Iso 17025
Iso 9001
Lab Management Software
BAE Systems, Inc. Redmond, Washington, USA Office
8510 154th Ave NE, Redmond, WA, United States, 98052
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