Senior Soldering Technician: Precision PCB & Assembly

Leonardo DRS; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Leonardo DRS is seeking an experienced assembler for advanced electronics production in Frederick, MD. The role involves leading lower-level specialists, performing hand soldering, reading blueprints, and ensuring quality per SPC standards.

You will work with engineering, purchasing, and manufacturing teams to meet schedules and budgets. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and 8+ years in a specialty area.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with a minimum of 8+ years of experience in specialty area.
• Experience with hand soldering and electronics assembly is required.
• Ability to read and interpret assembly instructions, blueprints, and schematics.

Responsibilities

• May serve as team lead for lower-level specialists to meet quality standards and schedules.
• Work under minimal supervision on tasks requiring advanced skills.
• Perform detailed tasks requiring deeper knowledge in procedures and processes.
• Rely on experience to plan and accomplish goals.
• Communicate with Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Quality, and Sales.

Skills

Team leadership

Soldering

Blueprint reading

Quality standards

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Soldering irons

Hot air guns

Microscopes

Hot plates

Soldering stations

Job description

Leonardo DRS is seeking an experienced assembler for advanced electronics production in Frederick, MD. The role involves leading lower-level specialists, performing hand soldering, reading blueprints, and ensuring quality per SPC standards.

You will work with engineering, purchasing, and manufacturing teams to meet schedules and budgets. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and 8+ years in a specialty area.