Lead Test Technician -Radio Frequency

Leonardo DRS, Inc.•Germantown, MD

1d•$33 - $43•Onsite

About The Position

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. The company is a global pioneer of AESA tactical radars for active military protection, counter-drone applications, critical infrastructure protection, and border surveillance.

Requirements

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
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Jira and Costpoint a plus

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.
Meet production OTD deadlines
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

Benefits

comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
employer matching 401(k) retirement plan
paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including ant state-mandated paid sick leave)
parental leave benefits
tuition reimbursement
professional development support
life and disability insurance coverage
company contribution to a health savings account
telemedicine
legal insurance
wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being
programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement
flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program
community service hours