Control Systems Technician - Instrumentation Apprentice

INTERNAL OPPORTUNITY: Instrumentation Technician Apprenticeship

Are you an experienced electrical tradesperson looking to elevate your technical expertise and expand your career opportunities?  BAE Systems is seeking qualified internal candidates to join the new Instrumentation Technician Apprenticeship Program. This is a premier opportunity for current staff with a strong electrical foundation to transition into a specialized role, mastering the art of instrument calibration, configuration, and process control.

Program Overview
This is a structured, 3-year professional development track designed to bridge the gap between general electrical work and advanced instrumentation. By pairing formal technical training at the Regional Center for Advanced Manufacturing (RCAM) with hands-on On-the-Job Training (OJT) at the Holston Army Ammunition Plant (HSAAP), you will earn industry-recognized credentials while continuing to earn a full-time wage.

What You Will Learn
Through a combination of hands-on lab instruction at the Regional Center for Advanced Manufacturing (RCAM) and on-the-job training, you will master:

• Calibration & Configuration: Temperature, Pressure, Level, and Flow measurement.
• System Tuning: Mastering the tuning of process control loops.
• Hardware Expertise: Relays, Timers, Switches, Analyzers, and Monitors.
• Advanced Operations: Commissioning and troubleshooting complex process control loops integrated into PLC / DCS control systems.
• Specialized Work Processes: You will be trained in critical site processes, including Analytical Equipment (pH, ORP, Conductivity, CEMs, TOC), Process Control Instruments, and Valve maintenance (Control, Block, and Solenoid valves).

Training Structure

• Lab Instruction: Paid company time at RCAM (Kingsport). High-impact, hands-on learning with a 1:4 instructor-to-student ratio.
• Self-Paced Study: Completion of NCCER textbooks.
• On-the-Job Training (OJT): 2,000 hours per year at HSAAP, where you will demonstrate competencies to your mentor and Team Leader.
• Certification: Upon completion, you will receive nationally recognized technician certifications endorsed by the Department of Labor.

Program Benefits

• Earn While You Learn: Maintain full-time wages throughout the program.
• Progressive Compensation: Benefit from a wage increases tied to your program milestones.
• Zero Cost: BAE Systems covers all books, lab instruction, and exam fees.
• Career Security: A guaranteed pathway to a specialized role within the organization.

 

Tennessee

99489

None

1st Shift

Kingsport

Full-Time

Control Systems Technician - Instrumentation Apprentice

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.

The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and 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.

Internal

Platforms & Services

62180

0%

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Manufacturing & Maintenance

Experienced

None

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.

Intern Benefits: Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.

Please note: Some benefits may be different for union employees that are governed by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or for positions covered by a wage law called the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA).

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