**Job Description** How does it feel to work on a team driven to make a big impact? Empowering. We believe that your career should always be growing. And that s exactly what it will do at BAE Systems. You will hit the ground running with a company truly committed to your growth as you enjoy a special camaraderie with a team dedicated to protecting what really matters. Build your future at BAE Systems. BAE Systems is seeking an entry level Engineering Technologist - Weld to support our 2nd Shift Weld Operations by applying general knowledge of training curriculum for welding processes as well as supporting continuous improvement efforts on existing methods and equipment. This exciting entry level opportunity offers the ability to learn and implement cutting edge welding technology, thereby making a real difference in the success of BAE Systems. You will be working under general supervision contributing to the completion of organizational projects and goals. In this position, you will be supporting the Combat Mission Systems (CMS) Business onsite at our Aiken, SC facility. As an Engineering Technologist I, you will: + Working under general supervision, you will have the opportunity to support professional technical work that involves knowledge of engineering principles, manufacturing concepts, techniques and practices. + Support a team by conducting ongoing audits to ensure compliance with our standards. + Investigate and implement new technology to improve process quality and effectiveness. + Monitor weld equipment and facilitate improvements, repairs and replacement activities. + Provide effective, timely production engineering support to address technical issues. + Maintain materials and work area used for weld school and welder qualification testing. + Support testing / qualification activities and records. + Support continuous improvement opportunities to positively impact Quality and Cost metrics. + Support the world class safety performance and culture at BAE systems by actively seeking to improve workplace safety and ergonomics. **Required Education, Experience, & Skills** + Associate s degree (e.g., Manufacturing Technology, Weld Engineering, Applied Technology, Welding Degree, etc.), and two (2) year s experience; or a relevant Weld Certification, High School Diploma and 4 year s experience; or a relevant bachelor s degree with no experience. + Must be able to work a 2nd shift Monday through Thursday (3:15PM 1:45AM) + Hands on welding and terminology experience with one or more of the following processes: Gas-Metal-Arc Welding (GMAW), GMAW-Pulse, Gas-Tungsten-Arc Welding (GTAW), Shielded-Metal-Arc Welding (SMAW) + Ability to work effectively in a team environment + Excellent verbal and written communication skills + Demonstrated ability to support under general supervision maintaining training materials and supporting relevant training. + Computer literacy to include MS Office applications including Word and Excel + Demonstrated ability to promote world class safety performance through relevant project work and participation in safety audit programs **Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills** + Experience in DOD / Defense weld manufacturing environment. + Experience with supporting welder testing, training and performing audits **Pay Information** Full-Time Salary Range: $57866 - $98372 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. **Weld Engineering Technologist l** **114642BR** EEO Career Site Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities . females . veterans . individuals with disabilities . sexual orientation . gender identity . gender expression