Deployed Communication Electronics Field Service Technician

Job Description Join BAE Systems' Intelligence and Security sector and be a part of a team who makes a daily impact in our nation's war on terrorism. We need motivated and hard working team members from anywhere in the US to travel abroad and support our military's electronics systems.

The selected applicant will provide technical support of communications-electronics equipment, systems, subsystems, and ancillaries in fixed/mobile communications platforms for the Department of Defense (DoD), US Special Operations Forces (SOF), and other government agencies. This position requires continuous deployment (one year minimum with a 2-week midterm return to CONUS break) to locations designated as Hazardous Duty by the U.S. Department of State. The successful candidate must be willing to travel to Hazardous Duty areas and meet/maintain training and “Fit for Duty” requirements (specific health and physical requirements) as specified by the contract(s) and applicable U.S. Government directives (i.e. CENTCOM Mod 18).

This position is managed in Chesapeake, VA. There is no relocation assistance available for this position; applicants must be currently residing in the United States.Required Education, Experience, & Skills High School diploma and at least four years of related experience
Ability to travel to OCONUS locations
Ability to meet and maintain the certifications/qualifications for deployment travel to hazardous duty locations
US military Electronic Technician training/experience
Communication Electronics test equipment experiencePreferred Education, Experience, & Skills Experience with US Special Operations Forces
Tactical or Shipboard radio (SATCOM, LOS, and HF) operations/maintenance experience
COMSEC equipment operations/maintenance experience
Component level repair and soldering experience (2M)
Electronics Counter-Measure Systems experience
Military leadership training
Valid US tourist passport
VOIP and IP networking experience
A+ certification
Military Electronics Course Instructor (NEC 9502)

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $51896 - $88192

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 Intelligence & Security 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.

Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do—from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.

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.