SCA Engineering Technician III (Cable Assembly / Fabrication)

Job Description
The selected candidate will work from engineering design drawings, cable running sheets, diagrams, schematics and/or verbal and written instructions to build cable assemblies, electrical units, systems, and subsystems. Provides support, training and quality oversight to lower-level technicians.

The hourly rate for this position is set by the Dept of Labor and is not negotiable. Current rate is $28.79/hr.

This position is in scenic and historic Southern Maryland in St. Mary's County.
There is no monetary relocation assistance budgeted for this position. Applicants must be currently residing in or state willingness to relocate self to St. Mary's County, Maryland or surrounding areas.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
High school diploma and at least 3 years of experience in cable / cable assembly manufacturing
Ability to use various hand and power tools
Ability to pass BAE Systems solder, cable fabrication and cable Quality Assurance (QA) Inspector training
Normal color perception
Ability to work as a team player
Ability and willingness to travel up to 25%

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Experience as QA inspector
Mechanical and / or electrical experience
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) - Maritime Training (OSHA 1915) certification

Pay Information
This position is covered by a wage law called the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA). The wage range for this position is determined by the Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor on a contract-by-contract basis.

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 Intelligence & Security
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.