Operations Specialist Jobs in Colorado

Job Description

The Tactical Solutions Strategic Business Unit delivers mission system solutions, from specialized antennas to electro-optical technologies, to the warfighter. Our systems enhance the performance of various military platforms, from aircraft and land vehicles to ships and satellites, and give warfighters the advantage they need to take action, identify targets and defend against evolving threats.

What You’ll Do:

• Maintain safe, organized, and efficient laboratory environments in accordance with established procedures and operational requirements.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for laboratory operational needs, coordinating with Engineering, Facilities, Safety, and other support organizations.
• Help develop and maintain laboratory procedures, documentation, and operational standards.
• Identify and implement improvements to laboratory efficiency, reliability, and readiness.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and repair of laboratory equipment to minimize downtime.
• Monitor laboratory infrastructure and coordinate facility maintenance, equipment installations, and improvements.
• Maintain equipment records, maintenance schedules, and supporting documentation.
• Manage laboratory materials and consumables, including inventory control, replenishment, storage, and distribution.
• Support standardized inventory management practices, including Kanban and Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI).
• Monitor compliance with laboratory safety requirements, chemical management procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Conduct laboratory inspections, identify deficiencies, and coordinate corrective actions.
• 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 3 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.
• Solid mechanical aptitude and ability to identify and troubleshoot equipment and facility issues.
• Working knowledge of laboratory or industrial safety practices.
• Solid organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize competing responsibilities, and proactively address operational needs.

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A DoW Interim Secret clearance will be required to start work and required to be maintained to continue work. Higher level clearance or access with Polygraph is not required to be eligible for this position. However, the applicant must be willing and eligible for submission, depending on program requirements, after an offer is accepted and must be able to maintain the applicable clearance/access.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• 3 years relevant experience in laboratory operations, equipment maintenance, or manufacturing support.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, or high-reliability manufacturing environments.
• Experience coordinating equipment maintenance, calibration, and facility support.
• Familiarity with inventory management systems, Kanban, and VMI.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement practices.
• Experience developing technical procedures and operational documentation.

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, Inc.
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.

Headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, Space & Mission Systems is a leading provider of national defense and civil space applications, advanced remote sensing, scientific and tactical systems for government and commercial customers. We continually pioneer ways to innovate spacecraft, mission payloads, optical systems, and other defense and civil capabilities. Powered by endlessly curious people with an unwavering mission focus, we continually discover ways to enable our customers to perform beyond expectation and protect what matters most.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Multiple positions may be available on this opening.