Lead Test Technician-RF

Technical Lead Test Technician - RF (Onsite)

Location: Germantown, MD, US, 20876

Job ID: 115141

Shift: 1st, Schedule: 9/80

Job Summary

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. DRS RADA Technologies is a global pioneer of AESA tactical radars. We supply a global customer base that includes the armed forces of more than 30 countries. Our advanced radars are deployed on hundreds of battle-platforms of the IDF, IAF, US Army, USMC, USAF, US SOF, and more.

Job 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

Qualifications

• 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


• 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.