Lead Electrical Engineering Technician

Lead Electrical Engineering Technician

Location:

Frederick, MD, US, 21703

The Leonardo DRS Airborne and Intelligence Systems business is a global leader and strategic partner committed to delivering world-class, full life-cycle defense and intelligence products that protect the security of our nation and our allies. From air combat training to state-of-the-art electronic warfare systems, our technology is deployed by virtually all U.S. military and government agencies around the world.

Job Summary

We are seeking an Engineering Technician IV to provide advanced hands-on technical support across our engineering organization, supporting the development, integration, test, troubleshooting, and transition of complex electronic products and systems. The ideal candidate is a highly capable, hands-on technician comfortable working in engineering lab environments alongside RF, Digital Hardware/FPGA, Embedded Software, Automated Test, Systems, and Manufacturing Engineering teams. This individual will support hardware integration, lab testing, test equipment and fixtures, troubleshooting, and product transition while developing capabilities in automated test and scripting.

This role will help improve engineering efficiency by enabling engineers to remain focused on higher-complexity design and development activities while providing skilled technical execution across programs.

Provide hands-on lab support for development, integration, troubleshooting, verification, and test of complex electronic products and subsystems

Support RF, Digital Hardware/FPGA, Embedded Software, Automated Test, Systems, and Manufacturing Engineering activities across multiple programs

Set up, configure, operate, and maintain engineering lab and test equipment

Support circuit card, module, and unit-level hardware bring-up, integration, troubleshooting, and test

Assemble, modify, troubleshoot, and repair electronic hardware, cables, harnesses, test fixtures, and interface assemblies

Support prototype builds, hardware modifications, component replacement, rework, and engineering configuration changes

Set up and execute engineering test procedures and collect, document, and communicate test results

Assist engineers in isolating failures across hardware, firmware/software, instrumentation, fixtures, cabling, and test configurations

Support RF test activities using equipment such as spectrum analyzers, signal generators, network analyzers, power meters, oscilloscopes, and other instrumentation

Support software and firmware teams with target hardware setup, programming/configuration, hardware-in-the-loop testing, and integration activities

Support development and maintenance of test fixtures, engineering test stations, and Automated Test Equipment (ATE)

Support development, maintenance, and execution of Functional Test Procedures (FTPs) and other engineering/manufacturing test documentation

Support manufacturing test troubleshooting and transition of engineering test solutions into production

Support integration, verification & validation (IV&V), qualification, and other formal engineering test activities

Develop proficiency with LabVIEW, Python, or similar tools to support basic test automation, instrument control, data collection, and engineering utilities

Maintain lab equipment, configurations, documentation, calibration status, and general lab readiness

Provide hands-on feedback to engineers regarding hardware, testability, fixtures, assembly, and lab execution

Mentor less experienced technicians and contribute to continuous improvement, standardization, and reuse of engineering test capabilities

Associate degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technology, Engineering Technology, or related technical field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

6+ years of hands-on electronics, engineering labs, integration, manufacturing test, or automated test experience

Strong troubleshooting skills with electronic hardware, instrumentation, cables, fixtures, and lab setups

Experience with electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, power supplies, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, or network analyzers

Ability to read and interpret schematics, engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, test procedures, and technical documentation

Experience assembling, modifying, repairing, or troubleshooting electronic hardware, cables, harnesses, and/or test fixtures

Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary engineering teams

Strong technical documentation, organization, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting RF/microwave electronic products

Experience with digital hardware, FPGA, embedded software, or mixed hardware/software systems

Experience with Automated Test Equipment (ATE), National Instruments hardware, and/or LabVIEW

Basic Python, LabVIEW, C/C++, or other scripting/programming experience

Experience with circuit card, module, and unit-level…