Senior Test Technician

Leonardo DRS; Fort Walton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health savings account

Telemedicine

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Leonardo DRS in Fort Walton Beach, FL is seeking a skilled technician to provide technical support to engineers on complex components, devices and equipment as part of our Airborne and Intelligence Systems group. You will work from detailed drawings and specifications, interpret SOPs, and ensure regulatory compliance while training new team members.

The role requires 5+ years of relevant experience, an associate’s degree in a technical discipline, and strong leadership and problem-solving

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Associate’s degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience.
• Strong decision-making and leadership skills.
• Experiences handling small delicate components, using ESD practices.
• Soldering and wire bonding experience a plus.
• Must be experienced in safe handling of chemicals.
• Experience with Access, Excel, and LabVIEW; MRP experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to engineers on complex components, devices, materials, products, processes and/or equipment.
• Work from complex wiring and assembly drawings, operation sheets, engineering specs and sketches of significant complexity.
• Interpret and follow SOPs and safety rules.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in training new team members.
• Interface with other departments to ensure efficient flow of information and materials.
• Diagnose causes of electrical, optical or mechanical malfunctions and perform preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Modify complex electrical prototypes to correct functional deviations.
• Perform standard testing processes and record results.

Skills

Decision making

Leadership

Mechanical aptitude

ESD handling

Education

Associate’s degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Access

Excel

LabVIEW

MRP

Soldering

Wire bonding

Job description

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Location:

Fort Walton Beach, FL, US, 32548

Job ID:115876

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 Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to engineers and scientist on complex components, devices, material, products, processes and/or equipment
• Work from complex wiring and assembly drawings, operation sheets, engineering specifications and sketches and running sheets of significant complexity
• Interpret and follow written documents such as SOPs and safety rules
• Ensure compliance with all safety and regulatory requirements applicable to the company in accordance with State and Federal regulations and any applicable certification required to maintain the certification
• Assist in training new team members
• Interface with other departments to assure efficient flow of information and materials
• Perform Key Performance Indicators:
• Quality of finished product (Pass/fail rates)
• Raw material stock levels
• Compliance outcomes
• Diagnose cause of electrical, optical or mechanical malfunction or failure of operational equipment and performs preventative and corrective maintenance
• Modify complex electrical prototypes to correct functional deviations
• Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
• Perform standard testing processes on a variety of equipment and recording results
• Require knowledge of industry specific tests and testing equipment, alignment and troubleshooting test failures

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevent experience
• 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 wire bonding 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

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 discriminati on 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.