Solder Technican

Solder Technican

Location:

Frederick, MD, US, 21703

Job

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.

• Proficiency in hand soldering techniques, including through‑hole soldering, surface mount, and rework/reflow soldering.
• Assemble and solder electronic components (e.g. 0201 parts, IC’s etc) onto circuit boards according to specification and quality standards.
• Excellent hand‑eye coordination and manual dexterity to handle small electronic components and perform intricate soldering tasks.
• Operate and maintain soldering equipment, including soldering irons, hot air guns, hot plates, microscopes and soldering stations, ensuring they are in proper working condition.
• Read and interpret assembly instructions, blueprints, schematics, Process Flow Instructions and other written or verbal instructions.
• May serve as team lead for lower‑level specialists who are responsible and accountable for producing quality work to prescribed standards, with a focus on continuous improvement to meet customer commitments on schedule and within budget.
• Work under minimal supervision on duties and tasks requiring advanced skills, adapting procedures, techniques, tools, materials and/or equipment to meet special needs.
• Perform more detailed tasks requiring deeper knowledge and experience in the specified processes and procedures.
• Rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish assigned goals.
• Communicate effectively with other functional departments, such as Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Sales departments.
• Serve as a resource to others in the resolution of complex problems and issues.
• Responsible for orienting and training lower‑level specialists.
• Demonstrate ability to be a self‑starter as well as sound decision making.
• Maintain a safe work environment by adhering to all safety procedures including those which govern the handling of materials, chemicals, tools, and equipment (WHMIS).
• Responsible for proper use of required PPE.
• Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization.
• Perform advanced‑level assembly functions, which may include prep, mechanical, harness, cable, printed circuit board sub‑assemblies, spray application, and inspection, typically working from models and/or drawings, within Production.

• Responsible and accountable for producing quality work to prescribed standards, with a focus on continuous improvement to meet customer commitments on schedule, within budget and to SPC standard practices.
• Must be trained across all assembly stages, work w/Engineering to build 1st articles by interpreting print/specification with no process provided and the ability to interpret/assemble all units in dept.
• Must be able to perform all aspects of inspection — in process, final and source, allocate partial points: 3 points in process, 3 points final, 4 points source.
• Must be familiar with HR policies and procedures and their application and be able to apply tools for business metrics and reporting.

• High school diploma or GED with a minimum of 8+ years of experience in specialty area.
• Soldering experience required.

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.

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…