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Job Description
This role is a great fit for someone with strong mechanical aptitude who wants to build a long-term technical career. You'll start by learning our paint lab processes - masking, prep, materials, and precision finishing - and after six months of hands-on training, you'll transition into operating and maintaining our automated paint robot systems. We'll teach you robotics, 3D scanning, and 3D printing, giving you a skillset that's in high demand across modern manufacturing. If you take pride in detailed work and enjoy learning new technology, this is an excellent opportunity to grow.
The Operations Strategic Capabilities Unit plays a fundamental role in enabling efficient business and program execution - from strategic capital investments, industrial operations and an efficient supply chain, to state-of-the-art manufacturing and test operations and top-notch facilities management.
What You'll Do:

• Spend the first 6 months cross-training in the paint shop.
• Mask and prepare parts/units for high-precision paint application.
• Learn paint materials, mixing, prep, and finish quality requirements.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot automated paint robot systems.
• Follow all process documentation, specifications, and technical work instructions.
• Inspect paint quality, finish accuracy, and consistency.
• Learn and support 3D scanning workflows for measurement and digital modeling.
• Learn and operate 3D printers for part fabrication and tooling.
• Document work, maintenance, and any process adjustments.
• Support root cause analysis for paint defects or automation issues.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work safely within paint booth environments using appropriate PPE.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.
Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• High School diploma or equivalent plus 1 year or more related experience.
• Each higher-level related degree, i.e., Bachelor's or Master's, may substitute for two years of related experience. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
• Solid mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to read and follow technical documents, specs, and instructions.
• Extreme attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn industrial painting processes.
• Interest in growing into paint robotics, 3D scanning, and 3D printing.

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A DoW Interim Secret clearance will be required to start work and required to be maintained to continue work. Higher level clearance or access with Polygraph is not required to be eligible for this position. However, the applicant must be willing and eligible for submission, depending on program requirements, after an offer is accepted and must be able to maintain the applicable clearance/access.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Industrial masking, painting or automotive/aerospace finishing experience.
• Experience with robotic paint systems or industrial automation.
• Experience in manufacturing, trades, assembly, or mechanical repair.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $47614 - $76181
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 Space & Mission 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.
Headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, Space & Mission Systems is a leading provider of national defense and civil space applications, advanced remote sensing, scientific and tactical systems for government and commercial customers. We continually pioneer ways to innovate spacecraft, mission payloads, optical systems, and other defense and civil capabilities. Powered by endlessly curious people with an unwavering mission focus, we continually discover ways to enable our customers to perform beyond expectation and protect what matters most.
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.
Multiple positions may be available on this opening.