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Electrician Journeyperson (3rd Shift)

BAE Systems
BAE Systems Salary
San Diego, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/20/2026

Job Description
What’s it like working for an innovative company that takes on some of the world’s most important challenges? Rewarding. Our skilled trade teams are on the front lines helping to deliver life-saving products to the U.S military. If you are a problem-solver and a team player, we are currently looking for a Electrician Journey Person to join our Maritime Solutions team in San Diego and assume a lead role.
Here, we value our workforce, and that means providing our employees with competitive salary and benefit packages and plenty of resources for career growth. Make a difference doing work you can be proud of and leading a team that shares a passion of helping to protect our nation.

As a Electrician Journey Person, you will:
  • Working in a small crew between 2-6 employees.
  • Ensure work has been accomplished satisfactory and meets all craftsmanship requirements.
  • Teach helpers and improvers as required, be able to read and interpret all basic specs, drawings and Mil standards that pertain to the work item.
  • Demonstrate satisfactory ability in knowing and interpreting Standard Item 009-73 and 009-23.
  • Demonstrate satisfactory ability in understanding all category 1 and category II standard items and the ones that pertain to the electric shop.
  • Demonstrate satisfactory ability on accomplishing Tag Outs requirements and interpreting WAF requirements.
  • Demonstrate satisfactory ability in BASIC trouble shooting skills


Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Requires High School Diploma and 5 years of shipyard electrical maintenance experience at journeyman level.
  • Must know all QA requirements for work they are required to accomplish.
  • Must be able to do pre checks prior to selling system to GOV’T.
  • Must be able to call out a Checkpoint and performing


Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Electrical Trade School completion
  • Multi Pin Connectors
  • Fiber Optic Connectors
  • Switch gear.
  • Power Panels
  • Controllers
  • Lighting System
Power systems and Distribution

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $59800 - $91645

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 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.

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 repair…just 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.

Salary : $59,800 - $91,645

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