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Job Description
It's about the journey. Every second, a plane takes off transporting millions of passengers somewhere in the world, enabled by our flight-critical electronic systems. Be part of our journey where you'll be among the brightest minds, working on the industry's most difficult problems. 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.
About our Controls and Avionics Aftermarket Group
BAE Systems is seeking an Electronics Test Engineer for our Controls and Avionics Solutions (CAS) Aftermarket location in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Trusted in the industry, the CAS Aftermarket provides repair services and support for flight critical products to maintain and enhance the reliability of domestic and international commercial airlines as well as military applications. As a member of the 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. Please use the following link to learn more about our Controls and Avionics business: Controls & Avionics Solutions
Position Summary
Performance in this role requires consistent, product/test engagement and in-person collaboration with Repair Station Operations team members as well as Programs, Engineering, and Quality organizations to perform daily repair and overhaul activities. Therefore, this role will be conducted 100% on-site at the BAE Systems facility.
In the Electronics Test Engineer role, the qualified candidate will provide technical and test support for products within the Aftermarket. Responsibilities include:

• Performing daily triage and troubleshooting activities on electronic controls and their circuit card subassemblies
• Isolating product faults to component level and generating compliant work instructions for repair
• Working with operators and maintenance staff to coordinate product and equipment repair actions and prioritize product test plans
• Assisting in engineering root cause investigations to address product performance issues
• Generating detailed test process work instructions and executing their associated implementation plans
• Training team members on various test and repair station processes
• Meeting the required safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets for repair and overhaul activities
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities

Learn more about our Fort Wayne, Indiana facility by going to Life in Fort Wayne | BAE Systems where you will find information about our company, employees, products andthe community
Additional Information:

• This position offers multiple shifts with flexible start times across our 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and Weekend Shifts including 4-day work week schedules.
• A 10% of salary shift differential is offered for any 2nd, 3rd or Weekend Shift position.
• Relocation assistance is available for candidates that reside outside the local Fort Wayne area

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology (EET), Electrical Engineering (EE), or related degree, and 4 or more years related work experience

• Acceptance into a 14 CFR Part 120 compliant FAA Drug and Alcohol Testing Program with random testing
• Experience in high-level embedded systems and circuit analysis, electronic troubleshooting (e.g. analog, digital, power, and communication), and test equipment operation.
• Ability to read schematics and interpret/implement technical specifications
• Ability to diagnose faults down to an electronic component level using standard laboratory equipment (e.g. power supplies, multimeters, and oscilloscopes)
• Demonstrated proficiency in problem solving and critical thinking
• General understanding of electronics manufacturing and test processes
• Effective oral/written communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology (EET), Electrical Engineering (EE), or related degree, and 4 or more years related work experience
• Experience using advanced test and analysis instrumentation (e.g. spectrum, bus, and logic analyzers, etc.)
• Familiarity with the manufacturing and test of high reliability electronic assemblies and their avionics applications
• Experience working in a high-paced repair station environment
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and organize multiple activities in a team environment
• Experience using complex analytical tools and methods (SPC, 6 Sigma, etc.)

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 a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.
Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
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.