Job ID: 111104 Location: Onsite in Melbourne, FL The Electro Optical Infrared Systems (EOIS) line of business within DRS has locations in Dallas and Austin, TX, Melbourne, FL, and Cypress, CA.  EOIS develops, manufactures, and supports infrared and electro-optical solutions for soldiers, ground vehi
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Lead Electrical Engineering Technician
Job Description:

Job ID: 111104 

Location: Onsite in Melbourne, FL

 

The Electro Optical Infrared Systems (EOIS) line of business within DRS has locations in Dallas and Austin, TX, Melbourne, FL, and Cypress, CA.  EOIS develops, manufactures, and supports infrared and electro-optical solutions for soldiers, ground vehicles and airborne platforms.  We offer an exciting and challenging work environment, a competitive salary and benefits package, and a business culture that rewards performance. 

 

 Employing the world’s brightest. Supporting the world’s bravest.

Job Responsibilities
  • Must be able to troubleshoot and diagnose systemic failures in existing products or systems and makes procedural modifications/suggestions as necessary. 
  • Compile analysis and test data and evaluate design to aid in developing and recommending changes in design or design approaches
  • Analyze test results related to the design and test objectives and adjust equipment to ensure equipment is within specifications
  • Develop and implement documentation to maintain product test equipment
  • Demonstratable and proficient in Hardware, Optical, Electronic, Electromagnetic, and Integrated Circuit Engineering and theory/concepts.
  • Support engineering by performing complex duties and/or hands-on tasks outside of daily production testing
  • Design, set up and conduct tests of units and/or components to validate results
  • May lead or will be involved with the testing, analysis, modification, development and design/re-design, of various electronics systems. 
  • May lead technician teams in development or mentor other technicians
  • Able to work independently for a weekly basis
  • Competent technical expertise
  • Must be comfortable with shop/laboratory and equipment such as Oscilloscopes, Signal Analyzers and Network Analyzers
  • Assist in the design, build, procurement and/or implementation of new or improved equipment, tools, fixtures and/or material handling equipment
  • Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology, Electronics, or 10 years in a related field
  • Proficiency at troubleshooting systems (preferably electro-optical)
  • Proficient skills at communicating both upward and downward in an engineering environment
  • Experience in troubleshooting Optical Paths and understanding optical theory
  • Proficiency in creating Design of Experiments
  • Proficiency in data collection (absolute precision required)
  • Proficiency in writing Engineering White Papers or Case Studies
  • Proficiency in reading and understanding schematics / electrical circuits
  • Preferred experience in the aerospace or defense industry

***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 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 and affiliates are equal opportunity employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Company Details
DRS Technologies
12930 Worldgate Drive
Suite 200
Herndon, Virginia 20170 USA
www.drs.com
291 Open Jobs Available
DRS Technologies, A Finmeccanica Company, provides leading edge products and services to government and commercial customers worldwide. Focused on defense electronics, we develop and manufacture a broad range of mission critical systems and components...

Benefits:
Wherever you are in your career – just starting out or a seasoned professional – your benefits represent an important part of your overall compensation. DRS is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive program of benefits with a focus on overall well being. Our program includes health, life, disability and retirement plans. It is designed with flexibility so that you can choose the plans or coverage levels that best meet your personal and your family‘s needs. Choices range from plan option, to in- or out-of-network provider access, to an array of voluntary plans from which to choose.
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Job Info
Location
Melbourne, Florida, United States
Type
Permanent
Company Details
DRS Technologies
12930 Worldgate Drive
Suite 200
Herndon, Virginia 20170 USA
www.drs.com
291 Open Jobs Available
DRS Technologies, A Finmeccanica Company, provides leading edge products and services to government and commercial customers worldwide. Focused on defense electronics, we develop and manufacture a broad range of mission critical systems and components...

Benefits:
Wherever you are in your career – just starting out or a seasoned professional – your benefits represent an important part of your overall compensation. DRS is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive program of benefits with a focus on overall well being. Our program includes health, life, disability and retirement plans. It is designed with flexibility so that you can choose the plans or coverage levels that best meet your personal and your family‘s needs. Choices range from plan option, to in- or out-of-network provider access, to an array of voluntary plans from which to choose.

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