Lead Electrical Engineering Technician

Leonardo DRS; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company contribution

Flexible work schedules (9/80)

Job summary

Leonardo DRS is seeking an Engineering Technician IV to provide advanced hands-on technical support across our engineering organization. You will assist in development, integration, test, troubleshooting, and transition of complex electronic products and systems in an engineering lab setting.

The ideal candidate collaborates with RF, digital hardware/FPGA, embedded software, automated test, systems, and manufacturing teams.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technology or related field.
• 6+ years hands-on electronics, engineering labs, integration, or automated test experience.
• Ability to read schematics, engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and test procedures.
• Experience assembling, modifying, repairing, or troubleshooting electronic hardware and test fixtures.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on lab support for development, integration, troubleshooting, verification, and test of complex electronic products and subsystems.
• Support RF, Digital Hardware/FPGA, Embedded Software, Automated Test, Systems, and Manufacturing Engineering activities across multiple programs.
• Set up, configure, operate, and maintain engineering lab and test equipment.
• Assist in hardware bring-up, integration, troubleshooting, and test at circuit card, module, and unit levels.
• Assemble, modify, troubleshoot, and repair electronic hardware, cables, harnesses, and fixtures.
• Support prototype builds, hardware modifications, and engineering changes.
• Set up and execute test procedures and document results.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Lab testing

RF/microwave

Digital Hardware/FPGA

Embedded Software

Automated Test

Python

LabVIEW

C/C++

Soldering

Electrical/electronics

Test automation

Education

Associate degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technology, Engineering Technology, or related technical field

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Digital multimeters

Power supplies

Spectrum analyzers

Network analyzers

NI hardware

LabVIEW

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Location:

Frederick, MD, US, 21703

Job ID:115200

The Leonardo DRS Airborne and Intelligence Systems business is a global leader and strategic partner committed to delivering world-class, full life-cycle defense and intelligence products that protect the security of our nation and our allies. From air combat training to state-of-the-art electronic warfare systems, our technology is deployed by virtually all U.S. military and government agencies around the world.

Job Summary

We are seeking an Engineering Technician IV to provide advanced hands-on technical support across our engineering organization, supporting the development, integration, test, troubleshooting, and transition of complex electronic products and systems.

The ideal candidate is a highly capable, hands-on technician comfortable working in engineering lab environments alongside RF, Digital Hardware/FPGA, Embedded Software, Automated Test, Systems, and Manufacturing Engineering teams. This individual will support hardware integration, lab testing, test equipment and fixtures, troubleshooting, and product transition while developing capabilities in automated test and scripting.

This role will help improve engineering efficiency by enabling engineers to remain focused on higher-complexity design and development activities while providing skilled technical execution across programs.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on lab support for development, integration, troubleshooting, verification, and test of complex electronic products and subsystems
• Support RF, Digital Hardware/FPGA, Embedded Software, Automated Test, Systems, and Manufacturing Engineering activities across multiple programs
• Set up, configure, operate, and maintain engineering lab and test equipment
• Support circuit card, module, and unit-level hardware bring-up, integration, troubleshooting, and test
• Assemble, modify, troubleshoot, and repair electronic hardware, cables, harnesses, test fixtures, and interface assemblies
• Support prototype builds, hardware modifications, component replacement, rework, and engineering configuration changes
• Set up and execute engineering test procedures and collect, document, and communicate test results
• Assist engineers in isolating failures across hardware, firmware/software, instrumentation, fixtures, cabling, and test configurations
• Support RF test activities using equipment such as spectrum analyzers, signal generators, network analyzers, power meters, oscilloscopes, and other instrumentation
• Support software and firmware teams with target hardware setup, programming/configuration, hardware-in-the-loop testing, and integration activities
• Support development and maintenance of test fixtures, engineering test stations, and Automated Test Equipment (ATE)
• Support development, maintenance, and execution of Functional Test Procedures (FTPs) and other engineering/manufacturing test documentation
• Support manufacturing test troubleshooting and transition of engineering test solutions into production
• Support integration, verification & validation (IV&V), qualification, and other formal engineering test activities
• Develop proficiency with LabVIEW, Python, or similar tools to support basic test automation, instrument control, data collection, and engineering utilities
• Maintain lab equipment, configurations, documentation, calibration status, and general lab readiness
• Provide hands-on feedback to engineers regarding hardware, testability, fixtures, assembly, and lab execution
• Mentor less experienced technicians and contribute to continuous improvement, standardization, and reuse of engineering test capabilities

Job Responsibilities Part II

Qualifications

Associate degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technology, Engineering Technology, or related technical field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

6+ years of hands-on electronics, engineering labs, integration, manufacturing test, or automated test experience

Strong troubleshooting skills with electronic hardware, instrumentation, cables, fixtures, and lab setups

Experience with electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, power supplies, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, or network analyzers

Ability to read and interpret schematics, engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, test procedures, and technical documentation

Experience assembling, modifying, repairing, or troubleshooting electronic hardware, cables, harnesses, and/or test fixtures

Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary engineering teams

Strong technical documentation, organization, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting RF/microwave electronic products

Experience with digital hardware, FPGA, embedded software, or mixed hardware/software systems

Experience with Automated Test Equipment (ATE), National Instruments hardware, and/or LabVIEW

Basic Python, LabVIEW, C/C++, or other scripting/programming experience

Experience with circuit card, module, and unit-level integration and test

Experience with soldering, electronic rework, cable fabrication, connectorization, and prototype hardware modification

Experience supporting IV&V, qualification testing, manufacturing transition, or production test

Experience troubleshooting across hardware, software, firmware, instrumentation, and test-equipment boundaries

Experience in aerospace, defense, radar, electronic warfare, communications, or other complex electronic product-development environments

U.S. Citizenship required. This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.
*Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. #AIS

Our Vision. To be the leading mid-tier defense technology company in the U.S.

Our Values. The Leonardo DRS culture is defined by our Core Values and Principles:

- Integrity
- Agility
- Excellence
- Customer Focus
- Community & Respect
- Innovation

We strive to uphold them in all aspects of our business practices to inspire our employees and provide outstanding support for our customers.