FAST Labs – Engineering Assistant V

Job Description

FAST Labs™ Hardware Engineering is seeking an Engineering Assistant V to join our creative team in Merrimack, NH. In this role, you will have opportunities to support development of hardware solutions and cutting edge technology for research and development programs across all of the FAST Labs product lines. One such area would be to support the build, assembly, fabrication, and test of multidiscipline designs using inhouse designed and COTS component with custom cabling, heat plates, and housings.

In this role you will

• Work closely with engineers and scientists to build and test various assemblies for Research Projects.
• Design, Build and Test custom cables and wiring.
• Order and organize engineering and program material including kitting assemblies.
• Asist Engineers in creating documentation including Bill of Materials, Mechanical Drawings, Assembly Drawings, Wire Diagrams and Test Procedures.
• Work 100% of the time at a BAE facility for in person collaboration with other personnel.

Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed full-time on site. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Active Secret DoD clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret clearance
• Associate’s degree with 2+ years of relevant work experience or High School Diploma with 4+ years of relevant work experience in an engineering field
• Experience with build and test of custom cables
• Ability to do Mechanical/electrical build and rework of printed circuit boards and sub-assemblies.
• Strong “hands on” laboratory test experience with instrumentation, equipment, and processes such as Multimeters, Oscilloscopes, Signal Generators, and Spectrum Analyzers.
• Experience working with schematics and other engineering design documentation
• Able to work efficiently with research engineers and scientists
• Team Player: Able to function and contribute within a team environment
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, i.e., Word, PowerPoint, Excel

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Active DoD Top Secret clearance
• Experience working in an engineering development and test environment
• Ability to track and report progress on assigned task
• Solder Certified
• Knowledge of Mechanical CAD tools such as Creo.
• Past experience working on hardware for use in military systems
• Prior DoD/Aerospace Assembly and Testing Experience.
• Performing equipment verifications/calibrations following internal SOP’s and manufacturers protocols

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $72380 – $115830

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 Electronic Systems

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. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.

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