Senior Process Engineer - Laser Seal

Job Description
Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed full-time on site. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time.

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Electronic Combat Solutions (ECS) has technology, engineering and program teams that educate and mentor colleagues to deliver leading Electronic Warfare capabilities. We welcome all those who have big ideas, crave innovation, want to drive fielding velocity, and have the passion to bring the warfighter home safely.

BAE is seeking an innovative and results driven Senior Laser Seal Engineer to lead the optimization, processes and operation of precision laser seal systems designed to produce hermetic seals. You will serve as the subject matter expert, bridging the gap between engineering, product integration and stable, high yield manufacturing.
This is a first shift position working a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off!
Responsibilities

• Set up, calibrate and operate precision laser welders to establish hermetic seals.
  
• Design, optimize and scale laser welding and sealing processes for microwave submodule application.
  
• Plan and execute structured experiments (DOE) to establish process windows and characterize laser material interactions.
  
• Utilize analytical methods, root cause analysis and statistical process control (SPC) to endure yield targets and stringent seal integrity are met.
  
• Ability to execute environmental stress screening (ESS) includes thermal cycling and vibration testing. Perform precise machine de-lidding for inspection and rework.
  
• Serve as a technical liaison with design, test, quality, reliability and program engineering to meet production goals.
  
• Document technical work, manage intellectual property and mentor junior engineers on laser safety and operational best practices.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree preferred OR 4+ years of experience in a precision manufacturing environment, preferably involving laser welding, electronics assembly, or semiconductor packaging.
• Technical Skills: Proven ability to operate laser equipment and environmental test chambers.
• Adaptability: Ability to maintain high quality and accuracy while working in a fast-paced, production-driven environment.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience: 6+ years of direct experience in laser welding, brazing, or hermetic sealing within a high-tech manufacturing or R&D environment.
• Compliance Knowledge: Familiarity with strict quality and environmental standards such as MIL-STD-883, MIL-PRF-38534, ISO 9001, and AS9100.
• Technical Proficiencies: Hands-on experience with solid-state, fiber, or diode lasers. Strong understanding of light-material interactions and metallurgy of hermetic seals. Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and optical simulation tools.
• Analytical Skills: Demonstrated mastery of Design of Experiments (DOE), root cause analysis, and Statistical Process Control (SPC).

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $97008 - $164914

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 the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.

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.