New Product Development Product Test Engineer

Job Description
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. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future, and you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first – exemplified by our missions: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®” and “We Innovate For Those Who Move The World TM”. Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with us.

Our BAE Systems team in Fort Wayne is searching for a highly motivated Product Test Engineer who will provide first level of troubleshooting to ensure product compliance and will drive ongoing test process efficiency through continuous improvement. Our Product Test Engineers are expected to be able to troubleshoot failing circuits down to a component level to be able to disposition the product for repair and engage in performing Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) on product to prevent reoccurrence.
Depending on application type, our Electronics Engineer may be interacting with Analog, Digital, and/or Programmable logic technologies. Troubleshooting is accomplished with the use of standard electrical lab and test equipment to include but not limited to oscilloscope, DMM’s, curve tracer, LCR meter, but familiarity with advanced tools/techniques such as logic analyzer, J-TAG, Boundary Scan and in-circuit debuggers is a plus. This role does not have a design aspect specifically; however, our Test Engineers engage with our design teams to understand issues and drive improvement initiatives to approve test yield. While experience is preferred, less experienced candidates that are goal-oriented, driven by challenges, and willing to learn in order to grow their skills are encouraged to apply as we are willing to train applicants with applicable background.

At our BAE Fort Wayne South site, we specialize in the commercial manufacturing of Aircraft and Engine Controls/Systems. This includes manufacturing of Circuit Card Assemblies and Unit Integration. We are expanding our facility to integrate US defense into our production teams, which will continue to grow our business model. We take great pride in our products and in our community. Please use the following link to learn more about our Fort Wayne Community: https://www.visitfortwayne.com/

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. 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. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core 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.


Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree and 4 years work experience or equivalent experience
• Understanding of electronic manufacturing processes
• Ability to troubleshooting analog and digital circuits and failed electronics with the aid of test equipment/systems and software down to the component level
• Ability to use data analysis software for troubleshooting activities
• Understanding of MS Office software to communicate to team
• Ability work directly with all levels of the New Product Development team to solve challenges
• Positive attitude and willingness to help make other jobs easier through understanding and listening

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelors or Masters Degree and 8 years work experience or equivalent experience
• Minimum of Green Belt Certification
• Ability to utilize Oracle (MES system) or equivalent to created test rework documents to bring hardware back into conformance
• Ability to develop test planning for operations personnel to use test equipment.
• Lean manufacturing training
• Advanced understanding of electronic manufacturing processes of electronic assemblies
• Advanced level Oracle, Data Analysis Software and MS Office user
• Ability to present complex task to leadership

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $79370 - $134929

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.

Salary : $79,370 - $134,929