Lead Test Technician-Radio Frequency

Leonardo DRS; Germantown (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

401k

Paid Paternity Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Tuition Reimbursement

9/80 schedule

Job summary

DRS RADA Technologies, a subsidiary of Leonardo DRS, is hiring a Lead Test Technician - Radio Frequency for the 1st shift at Germantown, MD. This full-time, on-site role requires strong RF troubleshooting and mentoring of team members.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years of relevant experience, an associate degree in a technical field, and proficiency with Excel and LabVIEW; Jira and Costpoint are a plus. Competitive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Requires an associate’s degree in technical discipline or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong decision-making and leadership skills.
• Experience handling small delicate components with ESD practices.
• Soldering and wire bonding experience.
• Experience with Excel and LabVIEW; Jira and Costpoint a plus.

Responsibilities

• Modify complex electrical prototypes to correct functional deviations.
• Perform standard testing processes and record results.
• Troubleshoot RF/electrical issues and support engineers.
• Create SOPs and safety rules for test processes.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives (5S, LEAN).
• Train new team members and communicate across departments.
• Track KPIs and meet production OTD deadlines.

Skills

Electromechanical skills

Soldering

Wire bonding

ESD practices

Excel

LabVIEW

Jira

Costpoint

Education

Associate degree in technical discipline

Tools

Jira

Costpoint

Excel

LabVIEW

Job description

DRS RADA Technologies, a subsidiary of Leonardo DRS, is focused on proprietary radar solutions and legacy avionics systems supporting the defense industry globally. The company is a global pioneer of AESA tactical radars for active military protection, counter-drone applications, critical infrastructure protection, and border surveillance.

Job description

Job ID: 115141

DRS RADA Technologies, a subsidiary of Leonardo DRS, is focused on proprietary radar solutions and legacy avionics systems supporting the defense industry globally. The company is a global pioneer of AESA tactical radars for active military protection, counter-drone applications, critical infrastructure protection, and border surveillance.

Business Unit: RADA
Location: Germantown, MD
Schedule: 9/80
Shift: 1st

Job Summary

DRS RADA Technologies is hiring a Lead Test Technician - Radio Frequency to join its 1st shift team at our Germantown, MD location. This position is full time and on-site.

Job Responsibilities

• Modify a variety of complex electrical prototypes to correct functional deviations
• Perform standard testing processes on a variety of equipment and recording results
• Possess a solid knowledge of industry specific tests and testing equipment, alignment and troubleshootingtest failures
• Provide technical support to Manufacturing engineers on a variety of complex test equipment.
• Work from complex wiring and assembly drawings, operation sheets, engineering specifications and sketches
• Create documents such as SOPs and safety rules
• Ensure compliance with all safety and regulatory requirements applicable to the company in accordance with
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives in work area and processes. (5S activities, LEAN manufacturing…)
• Train new team members
• Experience communicating interdepartmentally (Ops. and Engineering) on technical matters
• Track Key Performance Indicators: First Time Failure Rate (FTFR), Pass/Fail rates, Quantity of Non-conforming PWA’s. etc.
• Meet production OTD deadlines
• Maintain Raw material and minimum stock levels
• Compliance outcomes of electronics components
• Strong RF troubleshooting abilities
• Diagnose cause of electrical, optical or mechanical malfunction or failure of operational equipment andperforms preventative and corrective maintenance

Qualifications

• Requires an associate’s degree in technical discipline or equivalent experience in the field or in a related area
• 8+ years of relevant experience
• Must demonstrate strong decision-making and leadership skills.
• Experienced handling small delicate components, using ESD practices
• Soldering and wire bonding experience
• Experienced in the safe handling of chemicals
• Experienced in the use of various computer applications including Excel and LabVIEW
• Experience with Jira and Costpoint a plus
• Must have excellent electromechanical skills

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.

The pay range for this position is $33.19/hour-$43.15/hour. This range reflects the good faith estimate of pay the employer is willing to offer at the time of posting. Several factors can influence the pay scale, including but not limited to: Federal contract labor categories and contract wage rates, collective bargaining agreements, geographic location, business considerations, scope, and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidate’s qualifications such as prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for: annual performance-based bonuses, equity awards, and overtime pay (for non-exempt employees as applicable. Our benefits package includes comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision), employer matching 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including ant state-mandated paid sick leave), parental leave benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional development support, and life and disability insurance coverage.

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.

We offer

• Competitive salary and benefits
• 401k
• Paid Paternity Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 9/80 schedule