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Manufacturing Technician

BAE Systems
BAE Systems Salary
Phoenix, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 5/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/15/2026

Job Description
General Role

Provide technical support in the development and production of military soft goods such as upholstery, cushions and parachutes.

Specific Responsibilities
  • Assist in the design and development of aircraft and military vehicle seating upholstery and cushions
  • Train Production department leads in the operation of these industrial sewing machines: Binding machine, Serger, Walking Foot, Double Needle, Class 7 and Zig Zag
  • Establish time standards
  • Develop flat patterns and templates for soft goods
  • Work with quality to resolve production issues and ensure customer satisfaction
  • Able to read and interpret engineering drawings as they pertain to sewing
  • Develop processes for cutting and bonding non-rigid polyurethane foams
  • Program fabric cutters and sewing machines


Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Required Skills
  • 10 years’ sewing experience
  • Military standards for sewing materials
  • Manufacturing using contact adhesives
  • Production line setup and line balancing for workflow processing
  • Laser cutting fabrics
  • CNC fabric cutters
  • Nesting software for soft goods


Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Preferred Skills
  • Associates Degree
  • Demonstrated ability in Microsoft Excel to perform entry-level calculations
  • Demonstrated ability in AutoCAD to perform develop patterns and templates
  • Experience with LEAN Manufacturing Principles
  • Commitment to developing self and supporting the development of others



Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $69089 - $110543

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 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.

Salary : $69,089 - $110,543

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