Communication Systems Electronic Technician II

Job Description
Join BAE Systems' Intelligence and Security sector and be part of the team to support our customers and their missions. We are looking for an experienced individual that can work independently or as part of a team to achieve the successful goal of 100% equipment reliability. As part of the team, you will be providing technical services support in the troubleshooting, installation, integration, maintenance, repair, modification, evaluation, testing, and training of various Communications-Electronics (C-E) systems and equipment (e.g., Blue Force Tracker, SATCOM, AV, Radios, etc.) utilized by Department of Defense (DoD), US Special Operations Forces (SOF), and other government agencies as directed.
Travel to various US location will be required and may be frequent. Short term travel may also be required to OCONUS locations, including locations designated as Hazardous Duty by the US State Department.
The hourly rate for this position is set by the Dept. of Labor and is not negotiable. Current rate is $34.52/hr.
This position is located in Fort Walton Beach, FL. There is no relocation assistance available for this position. Applicants must be currently residing in or state willingness to relocate self to Fort Walton Beach or surrounding areas.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- High School diploma and at least four years of related experience
- US military Electronics Technician training/experience
- Tactical or Shipboard radio (SATCOM, LOS, and HF) maintenance/operations experience
- Communications electronics test equipment experience
- Ability to travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations (up to 50%)
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Experience with US Special Operations Forces
- Tactical or Ship board radio (SATCOM, LOS, and HF)operations/maintenance experience
- COMSEC equipment operations/maintenance experience
- Audio-Video/Video Teleconference (AV/VTC) operations/maintenance experience
- VOIP and IP networking experience
- ECMS Experience
- Cable Fabrication experience
- Component level repair and soldering experience
- Military leadership training
- Valid US tourist passport
Pay Information
This position is covered by a wage law called the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA). The wage range for this position is determined by the Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor on a contract-by-contract basis.
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.