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Production Support Specialist

BAE Systems
BAE Systems Salary
Radford, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/24/2026

Job Description
The Rocket Area Production Technologist reports to the Rocket Area Production Manager. This position provides leadership to the salary and hourly work force. Responsibilities include leading the production area to manufacture products to meet quality and delivery schedule requirements in a safe, environmentally compliant manner. The Production Technologist coordinates production and maintenance activities, helps manage labor allocation to meet direct and indirect budgets, production schedules, work loading requirements, and upholds plant policies in the production area. Coordinates with functional support groups to accomplish necessary tasks while supporting productions goals. Assists with directing the work activities of Group Leaders and hourly personnel.
Product Support Specialist SR


Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Minimum of 5 years of production/manufacturing experience with a Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of experience and education, including personnel supervisory responsibilities. A thorough knowledge of a variety of production support activities including manufacturing process flow, quality, environmental, engineering, and purchasing.



Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Experience in chemical manufacturing processes. Previous experience with MAXIMO, Kronos, production scheduling, scheduling of PM's, and familiarity with handing and processing energetic materials.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $73778 - $125422

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.

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