Lead Test Technician-Radio Frequency

DRS RADA Technologies, a subsidiary of Leonardo DRS, is focused on proprietary radar solutions and legacy avionics systems supporting the defense industry globally. The company is a global pioneer of AESA tactical radars for active military protection, counter-drone applications, critical infrastructure protection, and border surveillance.

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Modify a variety of complex electrical prototypes to correct functional deviations
• Perform standard testing processes on a variety of equipment and record 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
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives in work area and processes (5S activities, LEAN manufacturing…)
• Train new team members
• Experience communicating interdepartmentally (Operations 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 perform preventative and corrective maintenance

Requirements

• 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

Pay

The pay range for this position is $33.19/hour - $43.15/hour. This range reflects the good faith estimate of pay the employer is willing to offer at the time of posting. Several factors can influence the pay scale, including but not limited to: Federal contract labor categories and contract wage rates, collective bargaining agreements, geographic location, business considerations, scope and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidate’s qualifications such as prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Employer matching 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including any state-mandated paid sick leave)
• Parental leave benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development support
• Life and disability insurance coverage
• Annual performance-based bonuses
• Equity awards
• Overtime pay (for non-exempt employees as applicable)
• Company contribution to a health savings account
• Telemedicine
• Legal insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Paid paternity leave
• Wellness programs focusing on physical, emotional, and financial well-being
• Flexible work schedules with a 9/80 program
• Community service hours

Schedule

9/80 shift, 1st shift (on-site).