Electro-Mechanical Technician Lead

The role

You will assemble, test, and maintain electrical and electromechanical systems. You will also coordinate the daily work of other technicians at the site and provide feedback to design teams.

What you will do

• Assemble complex electrical and electromechanical components and systems
• Fabricate and assemble hardware including wire harnesses and coaxial cable
• Support or conduct routine tests using test equipment
• Read, create, and recommend changes to technical documentation
• Work and communicate with Engineering staff
• Coordinate day-to-day activities in the assembly bay
• Manage inventory of system parts, materials, and equipment
• Prepare space for program use and handle closeout
• Demonstrate proper equipment use and conduct training
• Adhere to standard operating procedures and safety protocols

Required qualifications

• Associate’s degree in a relevant technical field or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 6 years of demonstrated experience assembling, maintaining, testing, and repairing prototype or production systems
• Experience building, testing, and delivering Electromechanical hardware related to RF, Radar, antenna, acoustic, and undersea products
• Read, interpret, and refine work instructions, assembly drawings, and documentation
• Familiarity with tools and parts used in assembly of Electromechanical hardware
• Experience with Microsoft 365 tools (Word, Excel, Teams)
• Ability to stand, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to work from and operate a forklift, scissor lift or elevated work platform
• U.S. citizenship is required

Nice to have

• Experience with data management systems (Arena, SolidWorks PDM)
• Fine pitch soldering experience for assembly or repair of circuit card assemblies
• Existing IPC certifications (e.g., IPC J-STD-001, IPC-A-610, IPC-7711/7721) preferred or ability to obtain required certifications
• Experience with high-power RF assembly, testing, and safety
• Experience with large hardware assembly and verification, following test plans and using lab test equipment
• Active Secret or Top-Secret clearance

Before you apply

• Ability to obtain a security clearance
• U.S. citizenship is required

About the company

STR is a growing technology company specializing in advanced research and development for defense, intelligence, and national security. They focus on delivering national defense capabilities through mission-focused strategies and advanced technology systems.