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BAE Systems

Mk45 Weapon Field Service Tech

Chula Vista, CA

Job Description
BAE Systems, one of the world's leading defense contractors and a stable Fortune 500 Company, is hiring multiple experienced Mk45 Mod 2/4 Gun System Technicians.

Under direction of field service personnel, installs, tests, maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, and removes electrical, mechanical, and/or hydraulic systems and related equipment.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
-- Installs, tests, maintains, repairs, and removes electrical, mechanical, and/or hydraulic systems and equipment.
-- Assists in coordinating tests or experiments requiring selection and adaptation or modification of a wide variety of test equipment and test procedures. Assists in setting up and operating equipment and records data.

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-- Conducts preliminary analysis of test results and reports findings to senior employees.
-- May respond to fleet emergency calls from customer and assigned field service personnel and maintains an inventory of parts and tooling for all field service operations.
-- Assists in the preparation of documentation and coordinates the movement of these items to assigned field operations.
-- Maintains a safe work environment and ensure compliance with safety objectives and policies.
-- Shares responsibility of self-development with immediate supervisor.

Required Skills and Education
High School/GED plus 36 months of relevant work experience to work with basic electrical/mechanical/hydraulic instrumentation tools and hardware related to the MK45 LWGS.
-- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
-- Intermediate level proficiency with word processing, presentation, spreadsheet, database, email, and calendar software.
-- Ability to gather information from a variety of sources.
-- Working knowledge of the organization's structure, management, and policies.
-- Excellent time management and multitasking skills.
-- Ability to work effectively with other personnel, inside and outside of the organization.

Preferred Skills and Education

Relevant coursework or training related to Navy weapon systems.
-- Relevant work experience within industry or US Navy, specifically with the Mk45 mod 2/4 - to include being qualified as a mount captain.
--Experience as a Mid/ to senior Gunners Mate.

About BAE Systems Platforms & Services
The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship repair...just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.

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.

Job ID: BAE-BAE1US60303BREXTERNAL
Employment Type: Other

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