Job Description Our C4ISR team plays a key role in the military defense and operational stability of governments, businesses, and societies worldwide today, and indications are that it will only become more important moving forward, given its growing role in how decisions are made, threats are addressed, and agreements are enforced. The world’s nations are in a race for C4ISR superiority – a significant national advantage – and the ability to lead through innovation could determine who wins. C4ISR is an abbreviation created and used by the U.S. Department of Defense (USDoD), U.S. intelligence agencies, and U.S. allies which stands for “Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance.
This position is a 1st shift position on a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.This candidate will use predetermined methods, operations, set ups and prescribed specifications to visually inspect in-process and completed products such as electronic units and subsystems, precision electromechanical assemblies or mechanical units, subassemblies, structural flaws, and internal defects. Uses various measuring devices and testing equipment. Accepts, rejects, or reworks defective or malfunctioning units or systems. Works from blueprints, diagrams, dial indicators, preset micrometers, scales, fixtures, customer, regulatory and BAE specifications, drawing or inspection instructions and checklists. May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills - High School diploma or GED.
- At least three to five years of experience in inspection of mechanical and electromechanical systems.
- Hands-on experience using precision measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM).
- Experience working within regulated environments (e.g., AS9100, ISO 9001, or Nadcap).
- Experience maintaining detailed inspection reports, non-conformance reports (NCRs), and traceability logs.
- Extensive experience interpreting engineering drawings, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) symbols, and technical specifications.
- Ability to collaborate with production teams and engineers to resolve non-conformances.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills - Proven track record of performing first-article, in-process, and final inspections on complex assemblies. (Aerospace/manufacturing)
- Ability to document defects clearly and concisely for engineering review.
- An uncompromising eye for discrepancies and a commitment to "zero-defect" quality.
- Ability to determine the root cause of a failure rather than just identifying the symptom.
- Certified Quality Inspector -ASQ Certification, a plus.
- Experience supporting lean six sigma methodologies.
Pay InformationFull-Time Salary Range: $62530 - $100048
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 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.
