Engineering Assisant IV 1st Shift

Austin, TXFull-time$66k–$106kPosted Aug 7, 2026

Job Description
BAE Systems is looking for a highly skilled Technician to support Engineering and production as well as other manufacturing processes in a team-based environment with a primary focus on troubleshooting complex circuit boards to component level.

Responsible for assuring compliance to quality requirements including reading test reports, assuring calibration of test tools, organizing and planning product flow, work coordination between shifts.


Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Highschool Diploma or GED
  • 3+ years of technical experience in a manufacturing environment or military technical experience
  • Candidate is required to lift, move and connect assemblies of up to 15 pounds for a variety of test equipment
  • Attention to detail in completing data collection of test reports
  • Aptitude to use computers including data input, saving records, spreadsheet manipulation, reading and interpreting documents
  • Ability to troubleshoot circuit boards to component level
  • Mechanical experience and/or electrical troubleshooting experience


Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Associate degree in a technical field
  • 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment or equivalent military technical experience
  • Troubleshooting and repair complex circuit boards to component level using a multitude of related equipment, i.e. multimeter, oscilloscope and hand tools
  • Experience soldering electronic components, circuit boards, and assemblies


Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $66017 - $105628

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. At BAE Systems, we celebrate the array of skills, experiences, and perspectives our employees bring to the table. For us, differences are a source of strength. We’re laser-focused on high performance, and we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where all employees can innovate and thrive. Here, you will not only build your career, but you will also enjoy work-life balance, uncover new experiences, and collaborate with passionate colleagues.

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