Lab Tech III

Job Description Our employees work in the world’s most advanced electronics. At BAE Systems, you’ll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry’s most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future. And you can, too. We put our customers first – exemplified by our missions: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®” and “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.

The FAST Labs Product Line is looking for a Laboratory Technician III to join their fast-paced Lab Services team in Merrimack, NH. You will be responsible for providing oversight to assure compliance with company procedures and safety requirements for the day-to-day operation of the lab(s). This role will have you side by side with the engineers in supporting their requirements and needs to produce successful results. There will be opportunities in a wide variety of non-routine complex assignments including test and troubleshooting of complex precision electronic circuit cards, subsystems, and systems in the Digital and RF Domain. The candidate will acquire product knowledge, use, and advance their skills while performing their assigned responsibilities in product development on advanced projects.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Work in the Engineering Product Support lab prioritizing multiple assignments and functions in a fast-paced engineering environment.
• Prepare facility work orders, information technology (IT) orders, and track and manage test equipment utilization and movement.
• Conduct lab self-assessments to ensure labs are operating in a safe, compliant manner to ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
• Investigates safety and compliance incidents as directed by your manager or Safety, Health & Environmental (SHE)
• Provide guidance to engineers regarding policies, hazards and trends for lab
• Perform periodic verification of Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) lab bench mats as per company guidelines while documenting results on an online database.
• Active member of the local Safety Committee
• Support both internal QA audits and outside audits for DCMA and ISO AS9100. Assist with deficiencies as required to close out corrective actions.
• Support day-to-day technician activities for programs and engineers by providing basic engineering supplies such as cables and other related hardware items.
• Support program activities by assisting with lab layout configurations, shipments, ordering and receiving
• Knowledge of test equipment such as digital oscilloscopes, signal generators, power supplies, etc.
• Assists in the development of corrective actions measures to eliminate safety hazards
• Light assembly or repair of engineering test fixtures with both electro and mechanical skills.
• Documentation of the following: Rework and non-conformance in a controlled database, regular lab safety and compliance reports include closing out on any deficiencies in a timely manner

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• High School Diploma, Tech School or Military service and 2+ years of related work experience
• Effective communication and teamwork
• Ability to work both singularly and with a team
• Must be able to lift 20-40lbs.
• Familiar with various types of basic and advanced test equipment such as and not limited to oscilloscopes, function generators, attenuators, terminations, etc. to be able to accommodate Engineering needs
• Proficiency in standard and industry-related software including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Highly effective written and verbal communication skills
• Work with minimal supervision in a high paced Engineering environment.
• Able to multitask and work efficiently to support program milestones
• Secret clearance – eligible

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience in an engineering test lab environment
• Experience supporting lab personnel
• Understanding OSHA compliance policies
• Active Secret clearance

Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $57319 - $91710

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, Inc.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.