Manufacturing Engineer (DRT)

Thales Defense & Security, Inc. • GERMANTOWN, MD

46d • $99,600 - $127,650 • Onsite

About The Position

Thales Defense & Security, Inc. (TDSI) has an opening for a Manufacturing Engineer to support the production floor in the Digital Receiver Technology (DRT) electronics factory. This position is located in the Germantown office and reports to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required. Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• 4+ Years Engineering experience in an electronics manufacturing environment.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Manufacturing, Mechanical) preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Ability to interpret schematics, PCB layouts, bills of materials, and test reports.
• Familiarity with RF test equipment (spectrum analyzer, network analyzer, signal generator).
• Strong analytical, communication, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to comply with all Company guidelines, policies, procedures and embrace Company Core Values.

Nice To Haves

• Experience troubleshooting digital and RF/mixed‑signal PCB assemblies.
• Understanding of electronics manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Performs hands-on troubleshooting and root-cause analysis of digital, analog, and RF PCB assemblies.
• Supports production test teams with failure analysis, corrective actions, and process improvements.
• Analyzes production data and recommends improvements to yield, cycle time, and process stability.
• Develops, optimizes, and documents manufacturing processes, test methods, and work instructions.
• Collaborates with design engineering to resolve manufacturability issues and support new product introduction (NPI).
• Supports configuration control, test equipment, fixtures, and calibration needs.
• Maintains a high ethical standard of practice, including compliance with all company procedures.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Yearly Incentive Compensation Plan
• Medical insurance for self and eligible family members
• Generous 401(k) program- up to 7% company contribution and 100% immediate vesting
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid wellness, vacation, and holiday leave
• Paid maternity, paternity, and parental leave
• 9/80 Work Schedule (every other Friday off)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree