Associate Mechanical Engineering Technician

Leonardo DRS, Inc. • Germantown, MD • 1h ago

Job ID: 114790

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.

Job Responsibilities

Overview

We are seeking an Engineer Technician to join our growing UAV production team. This role will be to set up manufacturing for UAVs, including making work instructions, setting up production lines, and creating test procedures. Additional responsibility will be to provide support for the development and maintenance of the current UAV fleet used for testing.

Company Overview

Key Responsibilities

Design processes for the manufacturing of UAV components and assemblies

Develop and maintain production workflows, bills of materials, and work instructions

Assembly, integration, and testing of UAV systems

Ensure compliance with FAA, DoD, or commercial regulatory requirements

Collaborate with R&D to transition proto@types to production

Qualifications

Required Qualifications- High school diploma- General hand tool knowledge- Familiarity with 3D printing, electronics assembly, and general manufacturing processes- Experience with aerospace, defense, or UAV manufacturing

Preferred Qualifications- Experience with ITAR controlled products or defense manufacturing- Experience with design, build, and fly of small UAVs- Certifications related to soldering or cable harness fabrication. (MIL, IPC)- Familiarity with setting up and tuning flight controller parameters (ArduPilot, PX4, Betaflight)- FAA Part 107 certified- Active U.S. security clearance (Secret or higher); candidates without a clearance will be considered

Soft Skills- Ability to communicate and work with cross disciplinary teams- Strong problem solving and analytical thinking- Willingness to take initiative in finding and resolving issues and improving processes- Clear written and verbal communication- Comfortable in a fast paced, iterative environment

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.

The salary range for this position is $21.44/hour-$28.00). 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. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for: annual performance-based bonuses, equity awards, and overtime pay (for non-exempt employees as applicable. Our benefits package includes comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision), employer matching 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including ant state-mandated paid sick leave), parental leave benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional development support, and life and disability insurance coverage.

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.

*Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any @type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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