Field Service Tech III

Job Description

BAE Systems, one of the world's leading defense contractors and a stable Fortune 500 Company, has an opening for a Field Service Technician (FST). Candidate may work in any of our USN product lines (MK-38 25mm chain gun; MK-41 VLS; MK-45 5" gun; MK-63 Weather shields; and/or MK-110 57mm gun) and may be asked to travel (up to 75%). Some of the work includes:
Install, test, repair, maintain and remove electrical, mechanical, and/or hydraulic systems and equipment.
Assist in setting up and operating equipment and records data.
Assist in the preparation of tooling documentation and coordinates the movement of these items to assigned field operations.
Maintain a safe work environment and ensures compliance with safety objectives and policies.
Share responsibility of self-development with immediate supervisor.

Required Skills and Education

High school diploma, or GED or equivalent.
Working knowledge of reading blueprints and technical repair standards.
Prior experience on U.S. Navy weapons systems (esp. MK-38, MK-41, MK-45 and MK-110) helpful but not required.
Two years vocational or mechanical training working with basic electrical/mechanical/hydraulic instrumentation tools and hardware plus two years of related work experience. Will consider equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must be able to obtain U.S. Government Clearance
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to gather information from a variety of sources.
Excellent time management and multitasking skills.
Relevant ordnance coursework or training helpful but not required.
Relevant work experience in the defense industry helpful but not required.

About BAE Systems Platforms & Services Posting

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.

The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and ship repair...just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.

Preferred Skills and Education

Prior experience on U.S. Navy MK-41, VLS Cell Hatch and Uptake Hatch overhauls.