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Mechanical Technician III 1st Shift

BAE Systems

Nashua, NHFull-time$57–92K/yrSeen 4 days agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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Compensation
$57–92K/yr
Location
Nashua, NH
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Ability To Become Solder Certified

Job overview

BAE Systems seeks a Mechanical Technician for its first-shift manufacturing team supporting electronic warfare programs. The technician assembles and modifies electronic and mechanical components, assemblies, and modules using work instructions, drawings, and production plans, and inspects work for conformance to IPC-610 standards. The role collaborates with team members and engineering to produce quality products.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Reading Work InstructionsInterpreting Mechanical DrawingsComplex BuildsSolder CertificationCommunicationTeamworkComputer LiteracyElectronic Mechanical AssemblyJ-STD Soldering

Qualifications

Ability to Become Solder Certified

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full job description

Job Description

Job Posting Title: Mechanical Technician

See what you re missing. Our employees work on the world s most advanced electronics from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we re innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first exemplified by our mission: We Protect Those Who Protect Us. Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.

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 safe.

We are seeking a Mechanical Technician with experience in soldering and assembly for our first shift manufacturing team. Come support various programs in electronic warfare using your skills in manufacturing. You will work in a manufacturing team that supports critical mission capabilities.

Key Roles, Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

  • Assembles electronic components, assemblies, subassemblies and modules by working from samples, visual aids, prints, wiring lists and diagrams, routing instructions and process sheets using appropriate tooling and machinery.

  • Performs electronic and mechanical assembly operations such as wire termination, installation of wire harness, cable assemblies, high value torqueing and extensive attention to detail.

  • Collaborate with team members and engineering team to produce quality products.

  • Assembles, disassembles, and modifies various production subassemblies by following work plans.

  • Inspects results to ensure conformance to IPC-610 standards.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Required Skills:

  • Need to be able to read and interpret work instructions and mechanical drawings.

  • Experience working with large complex builds.

  • Ability to become solder certified.

  • Effective communication and teamwork.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Preferred Skills:

  • Computer literacy

  • Experienced in electronic mechanical assembly

  • Soldering Experience Per J-STD

  • Ability to communicate well with others

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $57319 - $91710

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.

Mechanical Technician III 1st Shift

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How this job compares

Set against the 492 open Mechanical Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$57–92K/yr
  • US median$83–121K/yr70 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $75K, is 24% below the US median midpoint ($98K) — in the lowest quarter of Mechanical Technician salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 14 open Mechanical Technician jobs in New Hampshire and 492 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
Mechanical Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 5 years (326 postings).
Education
3 of the 492 open Mechanical Technician jobs (under 1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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