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BAE Systems PME Backshop Lead in Tucson, Arizona

Job Description

See what you re missing. Compass Call is an airborne tactical electronic attack weapon system that disrupts enemy command and control communications, radars, and navigation systems to restrict adversary battlespace coordination. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we re innovating for the future. And 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 Protect Those Who Protect Us. Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.

BAE Systems is seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our team of professionals as a Compass Call Prime Mission Equipment (PME) Backshop Lead for the EC-130H and EA-37B Weapon Systems. The candidate will be expected to have in-depth knowledge in Air Force maintenance methodologies that support war-fighter operations, strong leadership/management skills and report to the CLS PME Lead for day-to-day operations. The qualified candidate will lead a team of Field Service Engineers who perform component level maintenance in support of the Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) mission on Davis-Monthan AFB, Tucson AZ. The candidate will be responsible for all Backshop maintenance activities and training. The position will ensure accurate and detailed maintenance data collection utilizing multiple databases and inspect in-progress and completed maintenance actions. The candidate will supervise and perform periodic upgrades of PME and Support Equipment and ensure all calibrations are remain current. Most of the work required by this position will be performed in secure, closed area; thus, this individual must ensure all security requirements are maintained for the area and all who enter. The candidate will respond to requests for technical support from the USAF and other PME engineers.

Key Job responsibilities

Become an Backshop/Flightline Prime Mission Equipment (PME) expert.

Support the latest, most advanced, cutting-edge communications jammer

Prioritize Backshop daily activities

Train, evaluate, and mentor less experienced workers and inspect completed work

Maintain a safe, mishap-free workplace

Perform/ensure accurate maintenance data collection

Requisition parts necessary for component repair

Perform PME system maintenance on/off aircraft

Perform Backshop component level troubleshooting and repair

Provide Input and recommendations to technical documents

Interface with Software, Hardware, and Systems engineers to identify, report, and resolve field issues

Perform system startup/shutdown

Built-In-Test (BIT) execution and results interpretation

Perform system alignments

Perform system troubleshooting and repair

Utilize advanced test equipment (Spectrum Analyzer, Network Analyzer, Oscilloscope, Multimeter, etc)

Repair cables and remove/replace connectors (Electrical, Data, RF)

Conduct system upgrades

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Candidates must ensure that resume addresses all stated requirements of the posted requisition. Only resumes that specifically include all required skills/experience/ education will be considered

  • Electronics/Avionics Experience/Education

  • Anticipate Field Travel to be approximately 25%

  • Willing and Qualified to Deploy in support of Program OCONUS Requirements

  • Flexible work schedule based on flight operations/work requirements

  • Active Secret Clearance

  • Eligible to obtain a DoD TS/SCI security clearance, within a reasonable amount of time, determined by business need (US Citizenship required)

  • Knowledgeable in the Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Experience with Compass Call Weapon System and able to become proficient in future Baseline operations

Strong organizational and intermediate abilities in the following:

  • EW, RF and/or, Electronics

  • Electrical troubleshooting

  • Maintenance and fault isolation

  • Cable/Connector Repair

  • Proficient in the operation of Test equipment (Network Analyzers, Signal Generators, FieldFoxes, Spectrum Analyzers, and Oscilloscopes)

  • COMSEC/Cryptographic experience (SKL, KG175, KG250)

  • Networking Equipment (Routers, Switches, & Modems)

  • A /Network experience or certification

  • Security Certification

  • Satellite Communications (SATCOM) (Ku/Ka Band, ViaSat, etc.)

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $102200 - $173700

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.

PME Backshop Lead

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