Test Technician

Leonardo DRS; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k)

Telemedicine

Flexible schedule (9/80)

Parental leave

Job summary

Leonardo DRS, Inc. is seeking a skilled technician for our Airborne and Intelligence Systems group in Frederick, MD.

The role supports engineers by testing, repairing, and validating electronic, optical, and mechanical assemblies, following drawings and specs, and ensuring safety and quality standards. The candidate will use accumulated hands-on experience with soldering, wirebonding, ESD controls, and common software tools (Access, Excel, LabVIEW) while contributing to continuous process

Qualifications

• Requires an associate’s degree in a technical discipline or equivalent field experience.
• Demonstrated decision-making and leadership abilities.
• Experience handling delicate components with ESD practices; soldering/wirebonding a plus.
• Proficient with Access, Excel and LabVIEW; familiarity with MRP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to engineers on moderately complex components, devices, materials, products, processes and equipment.
• Test, modify, rework, and repair electronic, optical and mechanical assemblies.
• Work from wiring and assembly drawings, operation sheets and engineering specs.
• Design and test prototype assemblies and production units.
• Follow SOPs, safety rules, and regulatory requirements; train new team members as needed.
• Interface with other departments to ensure efficient information and material flow.
• Meet production deadlines and monitor KPIs including pass/fail rates and material stock levels.

Skills

Decision-making

Leadership

Mechanical skills

Chemical safety

ESD practices

Soldering

Wirebonding

Education

Associate's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Access

Excel

LabVIEW

MRP

Job description

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.

• Provide technical support to engineers and scientist on moderately complex components, devices, material, products, processes and/or equipment
• Responsible for testing, modifying, reworking, and repairing electronic, optical and mechanical assemblies
• Work from moderately complex wiring and assembly drawings, operation sheets, engineering specifications and sketches
• Design and test prototype assemblies and production units
• Use judgment in re-working or re-wiring to bring unit within quality control specifications
• Test, inspect, and repair electronic, optical or mechanical assemblies
• Work under minimal supervision and may provide guidance to other technicians
• Capable of performing related manufacturing processes
• 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
• May 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
• Ability to coordinate several activities at the same time, and to reprioritize in response to changing operational conditions
• 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
  

Job description:

Job Summary

Job Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to engineers and scientist on moderately complex components, devices, material, products, processes and/or equipment
• Responsible for testing, modifying, reworking, and repairing electronic, optical and mechanical assemblies
• Work from moderately complex wiring and assembly drawings, operation sheets, engineering specifications and sketches
• Design and test prototype assemblies and production units
• Use judgment in re-working or re-wiring to bring unit within quality control specifications
• Test, inspect, and repair electronic, optical or mechanical assemblies
• Work under minimal supervision and may provide guidance to other technicians
• Capable of performing related manufacturing processes
• 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
• May assist in training new team members
• Interface with other departments to assure efficient flow of information and materials
• Perform Key Performance Indicators:
• Meet production deadlines
• Quality of finished product (Pass/fail rates)
• Raw material stock levels
• Compliance outcomes
• Ability to coordinate several activities at the same time, and to reprioritize in response to changing operational conditions
• 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
  

Job Responsibilities Part II

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

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. #AIS