Mechanical Technician V
BAE Systems · Nashua, NH
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Base pay
- $76k–$122k
- Experience asked
- 4+ years
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- 12 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at BAE Systems (aerospace & defense) in Nashua, NH. Performs a variety of tasks ranging from repetitive to non-repetitive production assembly operations on electronic and/or mechanical assemblies and subassemblies.
- They ask for
- 4+ years
- Tools it names
- Lean, Tooling
- Base pay
- $76k–$122k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in New Hampshire: typical posted base $66k–$106k. This one lists $76k–$122k.
Median of the low and high ends of 5 live postings that list pay, out of 28 maintenance technician openings in New Hampshire, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 27 other live reliability postings in New Hampshire.
- Experience asked
- Typical (4+ years)
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 54%
- PLC 36%
- EHS / safety 36%
- Welding 29%
- FDA / GMP 25%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: BAE Systems in Nashua
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Full description from BAE SystemsAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- ✓Lean Manufacturing Experience and/or certification
- ✓J-Standard soldering certification
- ✓Experience with cable and harness assembly
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 Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics. At Electronic Systems, you’ll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry’s most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future. And you can, too. We put our customers first – exemplified by our missions: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®” and “We Innovate For Those Who Move The World™.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.
This is a 1st shift position working a 4/10 Monday-Thursday schedule!
The position entails the following job responsiblities
Performs a variety of tasks ranging from repetitive to non-repetitive production assembly operations on electronic and/or mechanical assemblies and subassemblies. Performs a variety of duties assisting mechanical engineers in the development of mechanical and electro-mechanical engineering designs, tests, fabrications, modifications, assemblies and components.
Works from process sheets, diagrams and drawings, makes initial layouts, and uses hand and/or power tools and jigs. Assists with analyzing data and recommending modifications to components to meet desired specifications.
Build cables and harnesses as needed according to drawings. Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- •High School Diploma or GED and
- •At least 4 years experience
- •Must be able to lift 20-40lbs
- •Experience following processes and instructions as well as interpreting written instructions and drawings