Electromechanical Technician Lead

STR; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

STR seeks an experienced Electromechanical Technician Lead to design, assemble, test, and maintain electromechanical systems for high-visibility defense programs. The role will start in Wilmington, MA and relocate to Woburn, MA, coordinating a team of technicians and liaising with engineering to improve manufacturing processes.

You should read schematics and documents, follow IPC-like standards, and support test activities with lab equipment. Eligibility for U.S. security clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in electrical or mechanical field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 6 years assembling, maintaining, testing, and repairing prototype or production systems.
• Experience building, testing, and delivering electromechanical hardware related to RF, Radar, antenna, acoustic, and undersea products.

Responsibilities

• Assembles complex electrical and electromechanical components and systems for operational environments.
• Fabricates hardware: wire harnesses, coaxial cables, connectors, and fasteners; performs general assembly.
• Reads and interprets technical docs; documents work to maintain design history.
• Supports tests under guidance or conducts routine tests with equipment.
• Coordinates daily activities in the assembly bay and maintains lab operations.
• Manages inventory of parts and equipment; schedules calibration and repair.

Skills

Electrical assembly

Mechanical assembly

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Wire harnesses

Soldering

Crimp tools

MS Office

Rigorous safety

Education

Associate’s degree in electrical or mechanical field

Tools

Soldering irons

Crimp tools

Drill press

Test equipment

Electrical connectors

Job description

STR is focused on delivering national defense capabilities by driving mission-focused strategies to develop advanced technology systems that enable enduring products and solutions focused on achieving the customer vision. Our programs deliver sustainable, reliable, and cost-efficient capabilities focused on end-customer needs that function in operationally relevant environments and timeframes. We offer a dynamic and challenging environment where your work directly contributes to national security.

We are seekinganElectromechanicalTechnicianLead to support the design, development,testing,and implementationofhigh-visibility programs across STR. This position will be located in Wilmington, MA for the first year, then move to STR’s Woburn, MA office.As an experienced technician, you will assemble, test, andmaintainelectrical and electromechanicalsystems. You will provide feedback to design teamsto help improve the assembly and maintenance of the systems as well as aid in troubleshooting and addressing issues.To succeed, you should be able to follow written documentation, read mechanical drawings and electrical schematics, and recommend improvements as an integral part of the design team. As the lead, you will coordinate the daily work of other technicians at the site — communicating duties clearly, checking quality of work, and providing input on performance. This is a working technical lead role, not a supervisory position with direct reports.

If you are driven by a passion for making an impact, excel in a collaborative environment, and are dedicated to the pursuit of excellence, we invite you to apply to join our team.

KeyResponsibilities:

• Assemblecomplexelectrical and electromechanical components and systems that will be used in operational environments (e.g., electronic chassis and racks, mechanical assemblies).
• Fabricate and assemble hardware: wire harnesses; coaxial cable (installation, routing, and restraining); connectors (with wires, strain relief, isolation, and potting); and fastener torquing, staking, and general assembly
• Apply familiarity and experience (e.g., certification)withelectronics industry assembly standards such as IPC (Aerospace and Defense applicable standards preferred)
• Support test activities under guidance from Engineering teams, or conduct routine tests independently using test equipment (oscilloscopes, network analyzers, function generators, etc.)
• Read, create, revise, and recommend changes to technical documentation; accurately document work activities to maintain design and manufacturing history; and identify improvements for performance and manufacturability
• Work and communicate with Engineering staff to understand design intent, communicate issues and recommendations
• Coordinateday-to-day activities in the assembly bay and work with leadership to maintain and improve lab operations, keeping the environment clean, organized, safe, and fully equipped
• Manage inventory of system parts, materials, electrical supplies, and equipment — ordering, receiving, stocking, and tracking status; coordinating maintenance, calibration, and repair; and scheduling use
• Prepare space for program use — benches, storage, power, network, and ESD mitigation — and handle closeout (pack/return equipment; clean the space)
• Demonstrate proper equipment use while also ensuringequipment isproperly usedby others(e.g., verifyfunction,conduct training or direct users to appropriate training)
• Adhere to standard operating proceduresand safety and security protocols, assist in monitoring for adherence, and provide feedback for theirdevelopment, implementation, and refinement
• Coordinate with EHS staff to ensure proper storage and disposal of chemicals and wastein accordance withappropriate regulations

Required Skills and Experience:

• Associate’s degree in a relevant technical field (electrical, mechanical, etc.) or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 6 years of demonstrated experience assembling, maintaining, testing, and repairing prototype or production systems
• Experience building, testing, and delivering Electromechanical hardware related to RF, Radar, antenna, acoustic, and undersea products
• Read, interpret, and refine work instructions, assembly drawings, and documentation
• Familiarity with tools and parts used in assembly of Electromechanical hardware, including solder, soldering irons, and crimp tools; drill press, saws, and related power tools; bolts, nuts, washers, and related mechanical hardware; and connectors, wire preparation, and epoxies
• Experience with Microsoft365tools (Word, Excel, Teams)
• Ability to stand, bend, andlift up to 50lbs
• Ability to work from and operate a forklift, scissor lift or elevated work platform
• Occasional travel (<10% per year)
• This position requires the ability to obtain a security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is required

Even Better:

• Experience with data management systems (Arena, SolidWorks PDM)
• Fine pitch soldering experience for assembly or repair of circuit card assemblies
• Existing IPC certifications (e.g., IPC J-STD-001, IPC-A-610, IPC-7711/7721) preferred or ability to obtain required certifications.Expired certifications are acceptable; however, skillsmust have been applied within the last2years
• Experience with high-power RF assembly, testing, and safety
• Experience with large hardware assembly and verification, following test plans and usinglab test equipment

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $84,000 to $125,000

The salary range listed is based on external market data. Offers are based on factors, such as but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, training, key skills/critical skills, security clearances, and prevailing market and business conditions.

STR is a growing technology company with locations near Boston, MA, Arlington, VA, near Dayton, OH, Melbourne, FL, Carlsbad, CA, Atlanta, GA, and Denver, CO. We specialize in advanced research and development for defense, intelligence, and national security in: cyber; next generation sensors, radar, sonar, communications, and electronic warfare; and artificial intelligence algorithms and analytics to make sense of the complexity that is exploding around us.

STRis committed to creating a collaborative learning environment that supports deep technical understanding and recognizes the contributions and achievements of all team members. Our work is challenging, and we go home at night knowing that we pushed the envelope of technology and made the world safer.

STR is not just any company. Our people, culture, and attitude along with their unique set of skills, experiences, and perspectives put us on a trajectory to change the world. We can't do it alone, though - we need fellow trailblazers. If you are one, join our team and help to keep our society safe! Visit us at www.str.us for more info.

STRis an equal opportunity employer. We are fully dedicated to hiring the most qualified candidate regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the employment process, email us at [e-mail] and provide your contact info.

Pursuant to applicable federal law and regulations, positions at STR require employees to obtain national security clearances and satisfy the requirements for compliance with export control and other applicable laws.