
Navy ATC Electronics/Engineering Technician
BAE Systems · Saint Inigoes, MD
- 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
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
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
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (4+ vs 5+)
Typical $86k–$129k, from 10 postings that list pay.
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.
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How to get in at this plant
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Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at BAE Systems
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Send a short, curious note
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Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- The posting says about 25% travel. Between which sites?
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Full description from BAE SystemsAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
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
