What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automation Technician, Electronics position at BAE Systems?
Job Description
This position is for an IAS/ATG/OPS/GVS Electronics Technician. Working alone or in small teams, this individual will perform testing and maintenance functions on Automatic Tank Gauging Systems, Independent Alarm Systems, Overfill Protection Systems, and Ground Verification Systems at Department of Defense installations across the state of Washington with occassional support of both CONUS and OCONUS locations.
The Electronics Technician ensures proper operation of fuels accounting, alarm monitoring and controls, and leak detection equipment. Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair and install electronic components and electrical systems using hand tools and testing instruments, and keeps organized, detailed records of work performed.
Responsible for coordinating travel to customer sites, maintaining on-hand components and assigned safety equipment, and supplying basic hand tools & testing equipment, as well as thorough communication with dispatchers, your manager, and installation teams to ensure schedule is maintained and delays are properly conveyed to the customer.
Technician is required to compile and reconcile travel charging on a weekly basis.
Individual may reside anywhere within the states and will travel extensively, but not exclusively, throughout that region to perform preventive and corrective maintenance at sites.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Ability to acquire and maintain U.S. government security clearance and/or Common Access Card (CAC)
Ability to acquire and maintain corporate credit card
Ability to travel 100%
Ability to forecast workload and manage level of effort within scheduled work week
Valid state driver’s license
High school diploma or equivalent and formal electronics training from technical school, Class A or B military school, or completion of four-year electronics apprenticeship program
Four years of practical experience to include: electronics repair, integration, fielding, and checkout
Ability to acquire all required certifications to maintain the equipment located within specified region at the time of hire or relocation, to include all manufacture trainings and state-required UST certifications
Proven proficiency with Windows OS and M365 applications
Ability to kneel, lift up to 50 pounds, work from heights of up to 50 feet, and operate safely within confined spaces
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Four years of experience performing installation, removal, maintenance, and testing on Fuel Handling components- gauges, instrumentation, and sensors
Experience with Government fuel accounting systems (AFHE, FMD, FAS, BSM-E, ATG)
Experience with Automatic Tank Gauging Systems including one or more of the following: Veeder-Root, Ronan, Enraf, Barton, Pneumercator, Temposonics/MTS, ProGauge, and E&H
Experience with Independent Alarm Systems including one or more of the following: Scully, Magnetrol, E&H, Fafnir, Mercoid, Omnitrol, Pneumecator, TLC, Bindicator, Devar, Aggressive Systems, and Programmable Logic Controllers
Experience with Overfill Protection or Ground Verification Systems including one or more of the following: Scully, Varec, Fafnir, and Programmable Logic Controllers
Experience with data communications via copper wires, fiber optics, & wireless devices
CAC must be obtained within 30 days
Certifications and/or demonstrated proficiency of applicable equipment manufactures and UST licenses must be established within five months of hire
Pay Information
This position is covered by a wage law called the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA). The wage range for this position is determined by the Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor on a contract-by-contract basis.
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.
