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Navy ATC Electronics/Engineering Technician

BAE Systems · Saint Inigoes, MD

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Level
Engineer
Team
Manufacturing
Travel
25%
Degree
Preferred
Experience asked
4+ years
Industry
Aerospace & defense
Posted
12 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level manufacturing role at BAE Systems (aerospace & defense) in Saint Inigoes, MD. Mary's County, Maryland or surrounding areas.

They ask for
4+ years · degree preferred
Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage · about 25% travel · relocation help

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

Manufacturing Engineer roles in Maryland: typical posted base $99k–$145k.

Median of the low and high ends of 12 live postings that list pay, out of 26 manufacturing engineer openings in Maryland, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 25 other live manufacturing postings in Maryland.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $86k–$129k, from 10 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Less than usual (4+ vs 5+)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Tooling 42%
  • Lean 31%
  • Root cause 31%
  • New product launch 31%
  • Six Sigma 23%

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

It asks for 4+ 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 coverageRelocation help

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    • Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
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Full description from BAE SystemsAs posted on their careers site.Show

Experience reviewing, writing and updating technical documentation

Ability to conduct Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) level repair of electronic systems

Familiarity with the Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP)

Knowledge on the proper us of common and specialty hand tools, general purpose electronic test equipment (GPETE) and special purpose electronic test equipment (SPETE)

Ability and willingness to travel to CONUS/OCONUS locations (up to 25%)

Experience in maintenance, repair, restoration, test and evaluation of Air Traffic Control Systems Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills Associate degree in Applied Sciences, Technical Studies

Experience using Microsoft Office software

Familiarity with the operation of Unix and/or Linux software

Flexibility to learn and utilize other systems supported by this competency

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, 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 The selected candidate will be part of a dynamic team providing technical and engineering services to USN/USMC Air Traffic Control Systems. Will apply electrical and electronic theory and related knowledge, usually under the direction of engineering staff to design, build, repair, calibrate and modify electrical components, circuitry, controls, and machinery for subsequent evaluation and use by engineering staff in making engineering design decisions.

The hourly rate for this position is set by the Dept of Labor and is not negotiable. Current rate is $28.79 (Tech III) / $35.64 (Tech IV).

This position is located in scenic and historic Southern Maryland in St. Mary's County, near to the Patuxent River Naval Air Station.

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 completion of electronics training and/or electronics experience

Completion of U.S. Navy "C" School and/or equivalent

At least 4 years of experience in electronic systems, including installing electronic systems equipment and designing, preparing and modifying engineering documents and drawings

Ability to provide electronic, telephonic, and on-site fleet support on the operation and maintenance of military radar and navigational aids

Ability to develop training curriculum and materials for fleet training evolutions

Ability to train others on the use and maintenance of electronic systems

Experience with test plans, procedures, schematics, technical manuals, drawings and wire lists

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