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Leonardo DRS · 11 hours ago

RF Test Technician III

Germantown, MD

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$59K/yr - $85K/yr

5+ years exp

Leonardo DRS is a global pioneer of AESA tactical radars for military protection and critical infrastructure. They are seeking a Senior Test Technician (RF) to create test procedures, conduct production testing on radar system performance, and maintain product quality standards in an ESD safe environment.

AerospaceCyber SecurityInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyMarine TechnologyNational SecurityNetwork SecuritySecurityTechnical SupportTraining

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide technical support to engineers on complex components, devices, materials, products, processes and/or equipment

Troubleshoot and repair RF, communications, and power PCBs

Perform cable terminations

Perform system tests using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers and signal generators

Perform RF sensor calibration

Configure hardware/software (test platforms)

Document UUT configurations and analyze cause of EUT failures

Document test data thoroughly and accurately

Work from complex wiring and assembly drawings, operation sheets, engineering specifications and sketches and running sheets of significant complexity

Interpret and follow written documents such as SOPs and safety rules

Ensure compliance with all safety and regulatory requirements applicable to the company in accordance with State and Federal regulations and any applicable certifications required to maintain the certification

Assist in training new team members

Interface with other departments to assure efficient flow of information and materials

Perform Key Performance Indicators:

+ Meet production deadlines

+ Quality of finished product (pass/fail rates)

+ Raw material stock levels

+ Compliance outcomes

Modify complex electrical prototypes to correct functional deviations

Qualification

RF test equipmentTroubleshooting RF devicesTest procedure creationSoldering experienceElectronics degreeTeam trainingCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsAttention to detailLeadership skills

Required

Requires an associate's degree in electronics, engineering or equivalent experience in the field or in a related area

Five years experience in a test environment

Active secret clearance or the ability to obtain a clearance

Must demonstrate strong decision-making and leadership skills

Experienced handling small delicate components, using ESD practices

Surface mounted and through hole solder experience

Must be experienced in the safe handling of chemicals

Experienced in the use of various computer applications, including Excel, Python (familiar) and others

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