R & O Test Technician

Leonardo DRS, Inc.•Bedford, NS

25d•Onsite

About The Position

DRS Pivotal Power, Inc., located in Bedford, Nova Scotia, is a leader in the design, development, and manufacture of high reliability power conversion equipment for mission-critical applications supporting military branches in Canada, the US, and abroad. With over 100 employees, all products are designed and manufactured in-house. DRS Pivotal Power is part of the Leonardo DRS Naval Electronics group, boasting over 30,000 fielded units with a field reliability exceeding 99%. The Repair and Overhaul Test Technician, reporting to the Manager, Product Support, is responsible for the diagnosis, repair, rework, and final verification testing of electronic assemblies and components used in communication and power systems for defence applications. This hands-on role in a production/repair environment ensures repaired units meet performance, workmanship, and documentation requirements before release, contributing to on-time delivery, cost compliance, customer satisfaction, and high-quality repair standards.

Requirements

Possession of an Electronics Technician or Technology Diploma and/or equivalent related work experience.
A minimum of three (3) years of related work experience within a fast-paced electronics manufacturing
Ability to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electronic equipment.
Ability to read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, assembly drawings, Bill of Materials, test procedures and acceptance criteria.
Demonstrated experience with accurate fault isolation and efficient repair turnaround without sacrificing quality.
Strong hands-on capability using electronic test equipment (oscilloscope, power supplies, etc.)
Proven ability to troubleshoot to board/component level with sound diagnostic reasoning.

Nice To Haves

IPC certification is considered an asset.
Defence manufacturing or repair experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

Perform functional test, fault isolation, and troubleshooting to the component and circuit level on electronic assemblies (e.g., modules, power supplies, control boards, communication subassemblies).
Conduct repair and rework using approved methods (e.g., soldering, component replacement, connector/terminal repair, wire harness repair as applicable).
Interpret test results and determine repair disposition (repair, re-test, escalate to engineering, or scrap per process).
Identify recurring defects and communicate trends to Engineering/Quality/Production for corrective action.
Accurately record repair actions, measurements, and results in an electronic system (ERP/MES).
Ensure adherence to quality standards and workmanship requirements (e.g., IPC practices where applicable).
Support Quality with nonconformance investigations, evidence collection, and containment actions.
Maintain configuration control and ensure parts used are approved, traceable, and correctly serialized
Contribute in a cross-functional, outcome-focused, and team-based work environment
Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the broader Product Support team.

Benefits

A motivating team-based environment where your achievements matter
An opportunity to work with industry leading edge technology
Flexible work hours and a compressed work week to promote a healthy work/life balance
Health, dental, and vision coverage available on first day of hire at no cost to the employee with access to virtual healthcare
Access to Employee and Family Assistance Program
Reimbursement for professional development initiatives and memberships plus access to free online learning resources
Registered Retirement Savings Plan with matching company contributions with access to complimentary financial planning
Optional Employee Stock Purchase Program
Maternity and Parental leave top-up
Vacation, personal days, sick leave, and additional company paid days off