BAE Systems

Job Description

It’s about the journey. Whether it’s a bus ride or flight, our commercial electronic systems help transport millions of passengers every day. Every second a plane takes off somewhere in the world, enabled by our flight-critical products. Be part of our journey at Electronic Systems where you’ll be among the brightest minds, working on the industry’s most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future. Now 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 mission: “We Innovate For Those Who Move The World™.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.

BAE Systems is seeking a Test Equipment Engineer for our Controls and Avionics Solutions (CAS) business location in Fort Wayne, IN. Being a trusted provider of commercial aircraft solutions, the CAS business also develops, produces, and services advanced and highly reliable electronic controls for the leading manufacturers of commercial aircraft and their propulsion systems. As a member of BAE Systems’ team, you will have the opportunity to work hands-on with complex electronic controls and solve challenging technical problems that both enhance our products performance and matter to our customers.

In this Test Equipment Engineer role, the qualified candidate will support electronic controls test equipment within the Fort Wayne factory and other BAE Systems sites worldwide. Opportunity for Project /Project Management work is possible for candidate with the appropriate experience and capabilities.

You will make impacts in the following ways;

• Hands-on implementation of hardware test requirements with in-house and/or third party automated test solutions.
• Initiating continuous improvement of our electronic controls as a response to test performance and yields.
• Design, integration, maintenance, and configuration management of automated test hardware and software.
• Supporting repair and maintenance for equipment installed at BAE Systems locations around the world.
• Liaising with Design Engineering in Endicott, New York execute test solutions for new products.

Performance accountability is provided through Program Management, Engineering leadership, and Operations to ensure test solutions meet the required coverage, reliability, efficiency, usability, and maintainability needs of the organization. Willing to train applicants with applicable background.

This role involves a combination of hands-on product/test equipment engagement, collaborative teaming, and independent work. Therefore, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite in the Fort Wayne, IN manufacturing facility and remotely. Some light travel may be required (<10%).

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering and 4+ years of relevant and professional experience
• Ability to analyze and debug electronic circuits (e.g. analog, digital, power, and communication) and use various laboratory equipment (e.g. power supplies, multimeters, and oscilloscopes)
• Ability to demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Ability to interpret and implement electronic hardware test performance requirements.
• Ability to read, edit, and integrate software.
• Effective communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to effectively multitask and manage priorities.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Ability to automate test equipment instrumentation (ex. power supplies, meters, oscilloscopes) for test and/or fault diagnosis.
• Ability to program in various software environments (ex. Basic, UNIX, C++, NI LabVIEW, NI Test Stand, Visual Studio, Python, etc.)
• Experience working in a high-paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience with statistical process control techniques and analytical tools (ex. 6 Sigma).

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $73350 - $124740

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.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.