Posted June 10, 2026
Pipe Fitter Improver - 3rd Shift
San Diego, CA 92170-3308, United States
Full Time
Compensation: $54,558 to $57,866 Annually
Reference: BAE Systems_125306BR
Job Description
What's it like working for an innovative company that takes on some of the world's most important challenges? Rewarding.
Join our team as a Pipefitter Improver and work on delivering life-saving products to the US military. As a skilled trade professional, you'll work in a small crew to ensure high-quality workmanship.
As a Pipefitter Improver, you will:
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $54558 - $57866
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 Platforms & Services
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.
What's it like working for an innovative company that takes on some of the world's most important challenges? Rewarding.
Join our team as a Pipefitter Improver and work on delivering life-saving products to the US military. As a skilled trade professional, you'll work in a small crew to ensure high-quality workmanship.
As a Pipefitter Improver, you will:
- Measure, cut, thread, bend, and weld pipe to exact specifications based on blueprints and isometric drawings.
- Install pipe supports, hangers, and brackets to ensure system stability.
- Fit and align pipes, valves, and fittings using clamps, levels, and alignment tools.
- Assist in the installation of larger systems, such as HVAC, hydraulic, pneumatic, or high-pressure steam lines.
- Identify leaks or malfunctions in existing piping systems.
- Perform basic repairs, including replacing gaskets, seals, and worn-out pipe sections.
- Assist in the decommissioning and removal of old piping systems.
- Assist in hydrostatic and pneumatic pressure testing to ensure system integrity and leak-free operation.
- Verify that all installations meet industry standards, safety codes, and project specifications.
- Maintain a clean and organized workspace to prevent accidents and contamination.
- Adhere to all site safety protocols, including the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Follow Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO) procedures when working on live systems.
- Ensure all work complies with local building codes and company safety standards.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- Must be able to comprehend instructions and general correspondence.
- Must have a working knowledge of ship repair terminology and ship compartment naming convention.
- Must be physically and medically capable to wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE) required for the job as prescribed under OSHA standards. PPE includes hard hat, safety glasses, steel toe shoes, goggles, respirator, safety harness, safety line, flotation gear, etc.)
- Must be able to effectively confer job related information verbally and in writing including providing recommended corrective action.
- Must have working knowledge of different types of joint fit-ups.
- Must have a working knowledge of Silver Brazing theory.
- Must be able to certify in:a. MT Braze (B-1)
- Must be able to interpret specifications and Navy/MSC/ABS standard items and manuals.
- Must possess a working knowledge of equipment and work processes used in marine pipe fabrication, repair, and targeting.
- Must be able to operate and care for equipment, portable power tools, and hand tools used to accomplish assigned work.
- Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
- Must understand the US customary and metric measurement systems.
- Must have four (4) years of pipefitting experience, two (2) of which in the maritime repair environment.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $54558 - $57866
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 Platforms & Services
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.
