Test Technician

Leonardo DRS; Germantown (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

DRS RADA Technologies is hiring a Lead Test Technician - Radio Frequency at Germantown, MD for 1st shift. This full-time, on-site role requires extensive experience with RF testing and complex assemblies.

The candidate will modify prototypes, perform tests, and support Manufacturing engineers while adhering to safety and LEAN practices. Strong leadership and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this hands-on position.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in technical discipline or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong decision-making and leadership skills.
• Experienced handling small delicate components, using ESD practices.
• Soldering and wire bonding experience.
• Experienced in the safe handling of chemicals.
• Experienced in the use of Excel and LabVIEW.
• Experience with Jira and Costpoint a plus.
• Must have excellent electromechanical skills.

Responsibilities

• Modify a variety of complex electrical prototypes to correct functional deviations.
• Perform standard testing processes on a variety of equipment and recording results.
• Provide technical support to Manufacturing engineers on a variety of complex test equipment.
• Work from complex wiring and assembly drawings, operation sheets, engineering specifications and sketches.
• Create documents such as SOPs and safety rules.
• Ensure compliance with all safety and regulatory requirements applicable to the company in accordance with.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives in work area and processes. (5S activities, LEAN manufacturing…)
• Train new team members
• Experience communicating interdepartmentally (Ops. and Engineering) on technical matters
• Track Key Performance Indicators: FTFR, Pass/Fail rates, etc.
• Maintain Raw material and minimum stock levels, Compliance outcomes of electronics components
• Strong RF troubleshooting abilities
• Diagnose cause of electrical, optical or mechanical malfunction or failure of operational equipment and performs preventative and corrective maintenance

Skills

Leadership

Electromechanical skills

Soldering

ESD practices

Technical troubleshooting

Education

Associate degree in technical discipline

Tools

LabVIEW

Excel

Jira

Costpoint

Job description

Location: Germantown, MD, US, 20876 (onsite)

Job ID: 115141

The pay range for this position is $33.19/hour-$43.15/hour.

DRS RADA Technologies is a global pioneer of AESA tactical radars, supplying a global customer base that includes the armed forces of more than 30 countries. Our advanced radars are deployed on hundreds of battle-platforms of the IDF, IAF, US Army, USMC, USAF, US SOF, and more.

Business Unit: RADA

Location: Germantown, MD

Schedule: 9/80

Shift: 1st

Job Summary

DRS RADA Technologies is hiring a Lead Test Technician - Radio Frequency to join its 1st shift team at our Germantown, MD location. This position is full time and on-site.

Job Responsibilities

• Modify a variety of complex electrical prototypes to correct functional deviations
• Perform standard testing processes on a variety of equipment and recording results
• Possess a solid knowledge of industry specific tests and testing equipment, alignment and troubleshooting test failures
• Provide technical support to Manufacturing engineers on a variety of complex test equipment.
• Work from complex wiring and assembly drawings, operation sheets, engineering specifications and sketches
• Create documents such as SOPs and safety rules
• Ensure compliance with all safety and regulatory requirements applicable to the company in accordance with
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives in work area and processes. (5S activities, LEAN manufacturing…)
• Train new team members
• Experience communicating interdepartmentally (Ops. and Engineering) on technical matters
• Track Key Performance Indicators: First Time Failure Rate (FTFR), Pass/Fail rates, Quantity of Non-conforming PWA’s. etc.
• Maintain Raw material and minimum stock levels
• Compliance outcomes of electronics components
• Strong RF troubleshooting abilities
• Diagnose cause of electrical, optical or mechanical malfunction or failure of operational equipment and performs preventative and corrective maintenance

Qualifications

• Requires an associate’s degree in technical discipline or equivalent experience in the field or in a related area
• 8+ years of relevant experience
• Must demonstrate strong decision-making and leadership skills.
• Experienced handling small delicate components, using ESD practices
• Soldering and wire bonding experience
• Experienced in the safe handling of chemicals
• Experienced in the use of various computer applications including Excel and LabVIEW
• Experience with Jira and Costpoint a plus
• Must have excellent electromechanical 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.