Lead Electrical Engineering Technician

Leonardo DRS, Inc.•Frederick, MD

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an Engineering Technician IV to provide advanced hands-on technical support across our engineering organization, supporting the development, integration, test, troubleshooting, and transition of complex electronic products and systems. The ideal candidate is a highly capable, hands-on technician comfortable working in engineering lab environments alongside RF, Digital Hardware/FPGA, Embedded Software, Automated Test, Systems, and Manufacturing Engineering teams. This individual will support hardware integration, lab testing, test equipment and fixtures, troubleshooting, and product transition while developing capabilities in automated test and scripting. This role will help improve engineering efficiency by enabling engineers to remain focused on higher-complexity design and development activities while providing skilled technical execution across programs.

Requirements

Associate degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technology, Engineering Technology, or related technical field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
6+ years of hands-on electronics, engineering labs, integration, manufacturing test, or automated test experience
Strong troubleshooting skills with electronic hardware, instrumentation, cables, fixtures, and lab setups
Experience with electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, power supplies, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, or network analyzers
Ability to read and interpret schematics, engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, test procedures, and technical documentation
Experience assembling, modifying, repairing, or troubleshooting electronic hardware, cables, harnesses, and/or test fixtures
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary engineering teams
Strong technical documentation, organization, and communication 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.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting RF/microwave electronic products
Experience with digital hardware, FPGA, embedded software, or mixed hardware/software systems
Experience with Automated Test Equipment (ATE), National Instruments hardware, and/or LabVIEW
Basic Python, LabVIEW, C/C++, or other scripting/programming experience
Experience with circuit card, module, and unit-level integration and test
Experience with soldering, electronic rework, cable fabrication, connectorization, and prototype hardware modification
Experience supporting IV&V, qualification testing, manufacturing transition, or production test
Experience troubleshooting across hardware, software, firmware, instrumentation, and test-equipment boundaries
Experience in aerospace, defense, radar, electronic warfare, communications, or other complex electronic product-development environments

Responsibilities

Provide hands-on lab support for development, integration, troubleshooting, verification, and test of complex electronic products and subsystems
Support RF, Digital Hardware/FPGA, Embedded Software, Automated Test, Systems, and Manufacturing Engineering activities across multiple programs
Set up, configure, operate, and maintain engineering lab and test equipment
Support circuit card, module, and unit-level hardware bring-up, integration, troubleshooting, and test
Assemble, modify, troubleshoot, and repair electronic hardware, cables, harnesses, test fixtures, and interface assemblies
Support prototype builds, hardware modifications, component replacement, rework, and engineering configuration changes
Set up and execute engineering test procedures and collect, document, and communicate test results
Assist engineers in isolating failures across hardware, firmware/software, instrumentation, fixtures, cabling, and test configurations
Support RF test activities using equipment such as spectrum analyzers, signal generators, network analyzers, power meters, oscilloscopes, and other instrumentation
Support software and firmware teams with target hardware setup, programming/configuration, hardware-in-the-loop testing, and integration activities
Support development and maintenance of test fixtures, engineering test stations, and Automated Test Equipment (ATE)
Support development, maintenance, and execution of Functional Test Procedures (FTPs) and other engineering/manufacturing test documentation
Support manufacturing test troubleshooting and transition of engineering test solutions into production
Support integration, verification & validation (IV&V), qualification, and other formal engineering test activities
Develop proficiency with LabVIEW, Python, or similar tools to support basic test automation, instrument control, data collection, and engineering utilities
Maintain lab equipment, configurations, documentation, calibration status, and general lab readiness
Provide hands-on feedback to engineers regarding hardware, testability, fixtures, assembly, and lab execution
Mentor less experienced technicians and contribute to continuous improvement, standardization, and reuse of engineering test capabilities

Benefits

medical
dental
vision coverage
company contribution to a health savings account
telemedicine
life and disability insurance
legal insurance
401(k) savings plan
wellness programs
programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement
flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program
competitive vacation
health/emergency leave
paid parental leave
community service hours