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BAE Systems

Technician Specialist II - Focal Plane Packaging

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A Packaging Machine Operator operates and maintains machinery which packages a product or products at a production or manufacturing facility, or a distribution hub.

$39,302 / year median in Colorado

+10% projected growth

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Job Description

  • Job Description
  • We are seeking a Focal Plane Packaging Technician to apply microelectronics assembly skills to build custom focal planes and prototype hardware.
This is a dynamic, handson role working across a wide range of detector technologies, including ultraviolet, visible, nearinfrared, shortwave infrared, midwave infrared, and longwave infrared architectures. Your contributions will directly enable missioncritical capabilities for Civil, Defense, and Tactical customers. This position is part of the Detector Technology Center within the Payload Engineering department of the Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA) Strategic Capabilities Unit at BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems (SMS). The ESA organization brings together the technical expertise and leadership needed to deliver highimpact, discriminating technologies with a commitment to innovation, integrity, continuous learning, and disciplined execution. The Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA) Strategic Capabilities Unit comprises the technical talent and organizational leadership that enables the successful delivery of high-impact discriminating technologies for our customers missions. Our collaborative, cross-functional teams are committed to innovation, integrity, continual learning and strong execution.
  • What You ll
Do:
  • + Play a key role in assembling and packaging custom focal planes and prototype hardware as part of a multidisciplinary team of technicians and engineers.
+ Assemble custom hybrids, focal plane assemblies, and prototype detector hardware in a cleanroom environment, working both independently and in small teams. + Perform a broad range of hands on microelectronics and precision assembly tasks, including mechanical assembly, staking and potting, critical cleaning, optical element alignment, optical bonding, precap inspections, device level inspections, and work to NASA soldering standards. + Participate in team meetings to plan processing operations, coordinate workflow, and support investigations into hardware anomalies. + Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule. + Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment. + Perform other duties as necessary.
  • On-Site Work Environment:
  • This position requires regular in-person engagement by working
  • on-site five days
  • each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.
  • Working Conditions:
  • + Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor.
  • Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  • + High School diploma or equivalent plus 4 years or more related experience.
+ Each higher-level related degree, i.e., Bachelor s or Master s, may substitute for two years of related experience. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education. + Experience in microelectronic, hermetic, or openpackage assembly of custom hybrids (MCMs) or focal plane imaging devices. + Ability to obtain company certifications for cleanroom operations, handling electrostaticsensitive components, and national electronic assembly standards such as NASA JSTD and
MILSTD883.
+ Excellent organizational skills, including planning, documentation, and clear communication. + Proficiency performing inspections and assembly tasks using microscopes.
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  • Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • + Previous experience working in a Class100 cleanroom.
+ Experience working in an R D or lowvolume/highvalue production environment. + Experience in aerospace, optical, or medical device R D or production environments. + Experience in several of the following processing technologies: + Semiconductor die attach. + Precision optical assembly. + Wirebonding and ribbonbonding. + Soldering and surfacemount technology. + Critical cleaning and contamination control. + Detailed visual inspection (including microscope work). + Hermetic seamsealing. + Mechanical assembly, including alignment and torquecontrolled operations. + Adhesive application and curing. + Vacuum processing.
  • Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range:
$75998 - $121597 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.
  • Technician Specialist II - Focal Plane Packaging
  • 126495BR
  • EEO Career Site Equal Opportunity Employer.
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