What are the responsibilities and job description for the Air Defense SME position at BAE Systems?
Job Description
BAE Systems is seeking a Technical Specialist to join our dynamic team of engineers, technologists, and military veterans. The candidate will be a member of the BAE Test and Evaluation Team, working closely with contractor and military personnel in support of United States Navy (USN) test events. This position will be located at the U.S. Navy’s Surface Combat Systems Center (SCSC) in Wallops Island, Virginia.
The selected candidate will serve as a Subject Matter Expert in the field of Air Defense for the SSDS and AEGIS Combat System. The candidate will be responsible for supporting USN Combat System testing and event support. The candidate will specifically function in the Air Defense Weapons Coordinator (ADWC) and the Anti-Air Warfare Coordinator (AAWC).
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- 10 years of related ADWC/AAWC experience in shipboard USN Combat Systems or USN test site operations
- The candidate must possess the technical ability to fully perform the function of ADWC/AAWC submodes
- Naval Operations and Tactics experience
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Qualification/ experience up to the Tactical Action Officer (TAO) watchstation
- Experience across multiple SSDS and Aegis Baselines
- Shipboard testing and fleet events experience, such as CSSQT Combat System Ship's Qualification Trials and FTM Flight Test Mission
- Land-based test facilities experience
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $72150 - $122655
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 Intelligence & Security
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.
Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do—from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.
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.
Salary : $72,150 - $122,655