RF Test Technician — Aerospace/Defense (9/80 Schedule)

Leonardo DRS; Germantown (MD); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Leonardo DRS, Inc. in Germantown, Maryland is hiring an RF Test Technician to support fast-paced manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will have a background in aerospace, defense, or the DoD industry and possess technical problem-solving skills.

The role involves testing, modifying, reworking, and repairing electronic, optical and mechanical assemblies, using drawings, specs, and SOPs. A technical associate degree or equivalent experience is required.

Qualifications

• Requires an associate’s degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience in the field or in a related area.
• Must demonstrate strong decision-making and leadership skills
• Experienced handling small delicate components, using ESD practices
• Soldering and wirebonding experience a plus
• Must be experienced in the safe handling of chemicals
• Experienced in the use of various computer applications, including Access, Excel, and Labview
• Experience with MRP a plus
• Must have good mechanical skills

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to engineers on moderately complex components, devices, materials, products, processes and/or equipment.
• Test, modify, rework, and repair electronic, optical and mechanical assemblies.
• Work from wiring and assembly drawings, operation sheets, and technical specifications.
• Design and test prototype assemblies and production units.
• Interpret and follow SOPs and safety rules; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Train new team members and interface with other departments for workflow.

Skills

Decision-making

Leadership

ESD practices

Chemical safety

Mechanical skills

Education

Associate degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Soldering

Wirebonding

Access

Excel

LabVIEW

MRP

Job description

Leonardo DRS, Inc. in Germantown, Maryland is hiring an RF Test Technician to support fast-paced manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will have a background in aerospace, defense, or the DoD industry and possess technical problem-solving skills.

The role involves testing, modifying, reworking, and repairing electronic, optical and mechanical assemblies, using drawings, specs, and SOPs. A technical associate degree or equivalent experience is required.