Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technician

BAE Systems · Rockville, MD

Level: Engineer
Team: Reliability
Base pay: $97k–$165k
Industry: Aerospace & defense
Posted: 9 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level reliability role at BAE Systems (aerospace & defense) in Rockville, MD. Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) knowledge and/or experience.

Base pay: $97k–$165k
Day to day: some off-shift / weekend coverage

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Reliability Engineer roles in Maryland: typical posted base $97k–$116k. This one lists $97k–$165k.

Median of the low and high ends of 3 live postings that list pay, out of 5 reliability engineer openings in Maryland, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 685 other live reliability postings in the US.

Base pay: About 8% above similar roles
Experience asked: Not stated

Skills these teams ask for most

Root cause 53%
Team leadership 29%
FMEA 22%
Automation 22%

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Off-shift / weekend coverage

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Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

✓Experience with evaluating SSP Alterations (SPALTS), UK Alterations (UKALTs), and NAVSEA Alterations (TRIDs) for impacts to TRIDENT II SWS maintenance documentation
✓Experience with Adobe Acrobat Professional
✓Knowledge and experience using Livelink electronic workflows
✓Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) knowledge and/or experience
✓Knowledge of IEEE and ANSI Engineering Drawing Standards
✓Experience with Visual Basic programming
✓U.S. Navy electronics ratings training and experience
✓Secret security clearance

Pay Information

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.

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Job Description BAE Systems is seeking an Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technician to support our work as a prime contractor on a high-profile U.S. Navy weapon system . The selected candidate will be a part of the Corrective Maintenance section directly supporting the creation, development, and maintenance of Electronic One Function Diagrams. Accuracy, integrity, subject matter expertise, and the ability to work well independently and with others are important traits we expect the successful candidate to possess and demonstrate.

This position is responsible for Producing electrical and electronic drawings illustrating Strategic Weapon System, system level and subsystem level equipment using computer-aided design (CAD) software, extracting coordinated signals from reviewing blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, or engineering instructions and applying electronic and electrical theory knowledge designing circuits, authoring the circuits, coding the diagrams wires to highlight in varied colors for signal tracing, diagram-to-diagram and dataset-to-dataset hyperlinking used in troubleshooting equipment and equipment interfaces, collaborating virtually across technical teams involved in solving both electrical theory and engineering drawing standard practices, and reviewing electrical and engineering alterations to identify necessary revisions, deletions, or amendments to existing diagrams.

This position is available in the following locations: Rockville, MD, Cape Canaveral, FL, or King's Bay, GA. The selected candidate will need to reside in these locations or be willing to relocate there at their own expense. Required Education, Experience, & Skills

•Former U.S. Navy experience as a Missile Technician or Strategic Navigation Electronics Technician, with operational experience with Strategic Weapon Systems (SWS) and/or Attack Weapon Systems (AWS)
•Proven ability to troubleshoot problems and determine solutions
•Strong presentation skills, with experience preparing and delivering meeting presentations
•Knowledge of electrical theory and basic electrical and electronic component symbols
•Experience with interpreting and analyzing wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, and engineering instructions
•Experience in coordinating with other teams to install and verify the correct equipment and dataset(s) are functioning
•Experience with applying electronic and electrical theory knowledge in circuit reviews
•Experience with Computer Aided Design (CAD) Software
•Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
•Experience with Trouble Failure Report (TFR) Program
•Excellent verbal and written communication skills
•Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance

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