RF Test Lead — Onsite, 1st Shift, Mentorship

Leonardo DRS; Germantown (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

DRS RADA Technologies is seeking a Technical Lead Test Technician - RF to join our Germantown, MD team on a full-time, on-site basis. You will lead RF test activities, modify prototypes, and support manufacturing with complex test equipment.

The role requires 8+ years in RF testing, an associate degree or technical discipline, and strong leadership and ESD-safe handling skills. Citizenship and clearance eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of relevant RF test experience.
• Strong leadership and decision-making capabilities.
• Soldering and wire bonding with ESD practices.
• Proficiency with LabVIEW, Excel, Jira and Costpoint.
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain DoD clearance.

Responsibilities

• Modify complex electrical prototypes to correct functional deviations.
• Perform standard testing and record results.
• Provide technical support to Manufacturing engineers on test equipment.
• Work from wiring drawings, operation sheets and specifications.
• Create SOPs and safety rules.
• Ensure safety and regulatory compliance.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives (5S/LEAN).
• Train new team members.
• Communicate across Operations and Engineering on technical matters.
• Track KPIs: FTFR, Pass/Fail, non-conforming PWAs.
• Maintain raw material and minimum stock levels.
• Ensure compliance of electronics components.
• RF troubleshooting and maintenance diagnosis.

Skills

Leadership

Decision-making

Electromechanical skills

Soldering & wire bonding

ESD practices

Chemical handling

Interdepartmental communication

Education

Associate degree or technical discipline

Tools

Jira

Costpoint

LabVIEW

Excel

Job description

DRS RADA Technologies is seeking a Technical Lead Test Technician - RF to join our Germantown, MD team on a full-time, on-site basis. You will lead RF test activities, modify prototypes, and support manufacturing with complex test equipment.

The role requires 8+ years in RF testing, an associate degree or technical discipline, and strong leadership and ESD-safe handling skills. Citizenship and clearance eligibility are required.