Electronics Test Engineer
BAE Systems
- Location
- Onsite (Fort Wayne, Indiana)
- Compensation
- $53k - $90k/yr
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Mid Level
Posted 5 days ago
About the Role
BAE Systems seeks an Electronics Test Engineer to support aftermarket teams in Fort Wayne, specializing in the manufacturing and service of electronic engine and flight controls for aircraft. The role involves troubleshooting, component-level repair, and root cause investigation to ensure safety, quality, and delivery targets for flight-critical systems.
Skills
Electronics troubleshooting
Circuit card analysis
Component level repair
Test planning
Root cause investigation
Analog electronics
Digital electronics
Embedded systems
Electrical lab equipment
Technical specifications
Spectrum analyzers
Bus analyzers
Logic analyzers
SPC
6 Sigma
Avionics
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- PTO
- Life insurance
- Disability coverage
- Paid parental leave
Full job details
Job Description We Innovate for Those Who Move the World™. Our team in Fort Wayne specializes in the manufacturing and service of Electronic Engine and Flight Controls. Every second, a plane takes off, enabled by our flight-critical aircraft systems. Please use the following link to learn more about our Controls and Avionics business: Controls & Avionics Solutions
Our dynamic teams work side by side, because we know that real innovation happens together. A career here means collaborating to turn purpose into global impact. Looking to be a part of the mission? Join us. We're on the lookout for Electronic Test Engineering talent to support our Aftermarket teams across multiple product sets.
Learn more about our Fort Wayne, Indiana facility by going to Life in Fort Wayne | BAE Systems where you will find information about our company, employees, products and the community
In the Electronics Test Engineer role, the qualified candidate will provide technical and test support for products within the Service Center while making impacts in the following ways;
Performance in this role requires consistent, product/test engagement and in-person collaboration with Repair Station Operations team members as well as Programs, Engineering, and Quality organizations to perform daily repair and overhaul activities. Therefore, this role will be conducted 100% on-site at the BAE Systems facility.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $53122 - $90306
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 Electronic Systems 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.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Our dynamic teams work side by side, because we know that real innovation happens together. A career here means collaborating to turn purpose into global impact. Looking to be a part of the mission? Join us. We're on the lookout for Electronic Test Engineering talent to support our Aftermarket teams across multiple product sets.
Learn more about our Fort Wayne, Indiana facility by going to Life in Fort Wayne | BAE Systems where you will find information about our company, employees, products and the community
In the Electronics Test Engineer role, the qualified candidate will provide technical and test support for products within the Service Center while making impacts in the following ways;
- Performing daily triage and troubleshooting activities on electronic controls and their circuit card subassemblies, looking at failed circuits, isolating the fault down to a component level, and then dispositioning the repair procedures
- Assist in the investigation of root causes of product performance and failures, executing test plans and priorities on the test floor and detailed test planning and associated test implementation activities.
- Support engineering root cause investigations to address product performance issues
- Meeting the required safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets for repair and overhaul activities
- Collaborate with team in identifying and implementing continuous improvement opportunities
Performance in this role requires consistent, product/test engagement and in-person collaboration with Repair Station Operations team members as well as Programs, Engineering, and Quality organizations to perform daily repair and overhaul activities. Therefore, this role will be conducted 100% on-site at the BAE Systems facility.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- Associate’s degree in electrical engineering technology (EET), Electrical Engineering (EE), or related experience to the position
- Basic understanding of electronics component troubleshooting and instrument familiarity (analog and/or digital)
- Understanding in the use of analog and/or digital electronics and embedded systems
- Capable of using standard electrical lab and test equipment
- Required to enter FAA mandated Anti-Drug Pool. Subject to random drug testing.
- General understanding of electronics manufacturing process
- Ability to interpret technical specifications
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology (EET), Electrical Engineering (EE), or related degree, and 4 or more years related work experience
- Experience using advanced test and analysis instrumentation (e.g. spectrum, bus, and logic analyzers, etc.)
- Familiarity with the manufacturing and test of high reliability electronic assemblies and their avionics applications
- Experience working in a high-paced repair station environment
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate and organize multiple activities in a team environment
- Experience using complex analytical tools and methods (SPC, 6 Sigma, etc.)
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $53122 - $90306
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 Electronic Systems 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.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.