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BAE Systems · Nashua, NH

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Level
Technician
Team
Manufacturing
Base pay
$57k–$92k
Experience asked
2+ years
Industry
Aerospace & defense
Posted
12 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level manufacturing role at BAE Systems (aerospace & defense) in Nashua, NH.

They ask for
2+ years
Tools it names
Lean, 5S
Base pay
$57k–$92k
Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage
Openings
3 with this title at this site

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

Manufacturing Technician roles in New Hampshire: typical posted base $57k–$92k. This one lists $57k–$92k.

Median of the low and high ends of 6 live postings that list pay, out of 21 manufacturing technician openings in New Hampshire, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

New Hampshire plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 20 other live manufacturing postings in New Hampshire.

Experience asked
Less than usual (2+ vs 4+)

Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Team leadership 71%
  • FDA / GMP 57%
  • Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 43%
  • ✓ Lean 24%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

It asks for 2+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

Off-shift / weekend coverageLifts up to 40 lbs

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This plant: BAE Systems in Nashua

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Key Responsibilities

  • ◆High level of attention to detail
  • ◆Assemble parts for an electromechanical assembly
  • ◆Operate and maintain cleanroom equipment, including workstations, tools, and assembly equipment
  • ◆Follow strict cleanliness and safety protocols to maintain a cleanroom environment
  • ◆Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, manufacturing, and quality
  • ◆Read and follow manufacturing processes and drawings
  • ◆Utilizes fixturing to accurately build assemblies
  • ◆Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • ◆Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • ◆Willingness to learn new technologies and adapt to changing environments

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

  • ✓2 years assembly experience
  • ✓Must be able to lift 20-40 lbs
  • ✓Must have the ability to obtain a Secret Clearance
  • ✓Ability to possess and handle energetics
  • ✓Experience working with large, complex builds
  • ✓Ability to work in a cleanroom environment
  • ✓Effective communication and teamwork skills
  • ✓Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with attention to detail and quality
  • ✓Experience reading and interpreting work instructions and mechanical drawings

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

  • ✓High School Diploma or GED
  • ✓Experience with cleanroom equipment, including workstations, tools, and assembly equipment
  • ✓Experience with lean manufacturing tools, including 5S and visual management
  • ✓Familiarity with cleanroom protocols and procedures, including gowning, cleaning, and sanitizing

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 Join our team and start with a $5,000 sign-on bonus—available for both new hires and returning talent!

Current employees can earn a $5,000 bonus for every successful hire they refer to the company!

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Manufacturing Tech III to join our THAAD factory team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the assembly of complex mechanical systems, ensuring high-quality products that meet customer requirements. The assembly will work in a cleanroom environment, adhering to strict cleanliness and safety protocols. This role is based out of Nashua, NH (NHQ) and will be on Monday-Thursday 4-10 schedule.

This position is available for a 2nd shift schedule from 3pm to 1:30am. This position will come with an additional 10% shift differential on top of your base rate.

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