- Company: BAE Systems
- Location: Kingsport, New Hampshire
- Salary: Pay not listed
BAE Systems at a glance
baesystems.com- Founded 1999
- Employees 41000
SEC filings mentioning "BAE Systems": 2,747 — search EDGAR
42,611 employees covered under a retirement plan (2019 filing) — via DOL Form 5500 / EFAST2
BAE Systems Inc. is the U.S. arm of BAE Systems plc, a major defense, security, and aerospace group. The American subsidiary works under a Special Security Agreement so it can support sensitive U.S. programs despite foreign ownership. Facts list founding in 1999 and roughly 41,000 employees. Work spans munitions, electronics, and platform support across U.S. sites.
4,056 Wikipedia views in July 2026 — a rough gauge of public visibility.
BaE Systems - Kingsport, New Hampshire
Position Summary
BAE Systems is seeking a Shift Mechanic for our explosive manufacturing facility at Holston Army Ammunition Plant in Kingsport, TN. This full-time position involves working on a 12-hour rotating shift schedule and performing maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of process equipment used in the production of energetic materials.
What You'll Do
- To maintain, troubleshoot, and repair process equipment utilized in the manufacturing of energetic materials.
- To perform routine maintenance tasks to ensure equipment is operating at optimal performance levels.
- To identify potential issues and implement preventative measures to avoid downtime.
- To collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve complex equipment challenges.
What We're Looking For
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in mechanical maintenance or a related field.
- Familiarity with the operation and maintenance of heavy machinery, particularly in an industrial setting involving explosive materials.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- A valid driver's license and reliable transportation for travel between work sites.
About BAE Systems
BaE Systems is a global defense, aerospace, and security company that provides technology-driven solutions and services to our customers who are primarily governments. Our mission is to protect and enhance the security of our allies around the world through innovative technologies and capabilities.
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- BAE Systems Lands DOW Funding for Radiation-Hardened Chip Production - ExecutiveGov
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Working in Kingsport, New Hampshire
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Role is on-site in Kingsport, New Hampshire, East Tennessee (not remote). Tennessee is a landlocked Southeastern state bordering Kentucky, Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, and Missouri. Expect industrial/defense-site commute patterns rather than a large metro campus.
Tennessee, officially the State of Tennessee, is a landlocked state in the Southeastern region of the United States. It borders Kentucky to the north, Virginia to the northeast, North Carolina to the east, Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi to the south, Arkansas to the southwest, and Missouri to the northwest. Tennessee is the 36th-largest by area and the 15th-most populous of the 50 states. Accor
🇺🇸 Relocation safety for US: Exercise Normal Caution — via Warnely, CC BY 4.0
National unemployment rate in US: 4.2% — via World Bank
Private-sector wage growth (year over year): 3.1% — via FRED
National quits rate: 1.9% — via FRED (BLS JOLTS)
Weekly initial unemployment claims: 197,000 — via FRED
GDP per capita in US: $90,027 — via World Bank
Consumer price inflation in US: 2.9% (annual) — via World Bank
Real GDP growth in US: 2.2% (annual) — via World Bank
Average hours worked per year in US: 1,800 — via OECD
Cost of living in Tennessee: 8.1% below the national average — via BEA
Minimum wage in Tennessee: $7.25/hr — via FRED
Real GDP per capita in Tennessee: $61,429 — via FRED
Home prices in Tennessee (year over year): +3.5% — via FRED
Median household income in Sullivan County: $56,802 — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Most common commute in Sullivan County: Drove Alone (80%) — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Households with home internet in Sullivan County: 88% — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Nearby history: Washington, George, School, listed 2007 (562m away) — via National Register of Historic Places
Typical climate: average high 69°F / low 45°F year-round (summers around 87°F, winters around 28°F) — via NOAA 1991-2020 Normals
Walkability: Above average walkable — via EPA National Walkability Index
Typical rent nearby: $818/mo · $1,044/mo — via HUD Fair Market Rents
- Elevation 374m (1,227 ft)
Source: Wikipedia (state)
Build the skills for this role
DATA has no occupation profile or cert list. For this title, employers usually value industrial mechanical skills, PM/troubleshooting, and site safety discipline around energetic materials—build those on the job and via employer training rather than generic public certs here.
Be ready to discuss mechanical repairs under shift pressure, lockout/tagout, and how you follow procedures in high-hazard areas. Ask how BAE structures explosives maintenance crews at Kingsport, shift patterns, and clearance or site access steps. Avoid inventing past munitions experience you do not have.
Strong fit if you want hands-on shift maintenance in U.S. defense manufacturing and accept Kingsport on-site work, rigorous safety culture, and security constraints. Weaker fit if you need remote work, pure R&D, or desk-only roles.
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Listing facts
- Role Shift Mechanic – Explosives Maintenance
- Employer BAE Systems
- Location Kingsport, New Hampshire
- Type Full Time
- Pay (from listing) Pay not listed
- Posted July 31, 2026
- Apply by August 31, 2026
- Country United States
- Overview Full job description on this page (239 words)
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- Hacker News — Reaction Engines Reveals Secret of Sabre Frost Control Technology
- Hacker News — FBI operating fleet of surveillance aircraft flying over US cities
- Hacker News — The F-35's $400k helmet
- Hacker News — Germanwings Tragedy: How to protect against mentally ill pilots?
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