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 LabVIEWExperience with Jira and Costpoint a plus
- Must have excellent electromechanical skillsU.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.
