Electromechanical Technician Lead

Electromechanical Technician Lead

STR is focused on delivering national defense capabilities by driving mission-focused strategies to develop advanced technology systems that enable enduring products and solutions focused on achieving the customer vision. Our programs deliver sustainable reliable and cost-efficient capabilities focused on end-customer needs that function in operationally relevant environments and timeframes. We offer a dynamic and challenging environment where your work directly contributes to national security.

We are seekinganElectromechanicalTechnicianLead to support the design developmenttestingand implementationofhigh-visibility programs across STR. This position will be located in Wilmington MA for the first year then move to STRs Woburn MA an experienced technician you will assemble test andmaintainelectrical and electromechanicalsystems. You will provide feedback to design teamsto help improve the assembly and maintenance of the systems as well as aid in troubleshooting and addressing succeed you should be able to follow written documentation read mechanical drawings and electrical schematics and recommend improvements as an integral part of the design team. As the lead you will coordinate the daily work of other technicians at the site communicating duties clearly checking quality of work and providing input on performance. This is a working technical lead role not a supervisory position with direct reports.

If you are driven by a passion for making an impact excel in a collaborative environment and are dedicated to the pursuit of excellence we invite you to apply to join our team.

KeyResponsibilities:

• Assemblecomplexelectrical and electromechanical components and systems that will be used in operational environments (e.g. electronic chassis and racks mechanical assemblies).
• Fabricate and assemble hardware: wire harnesses; coaxial cable (installation routing and restraining); connectors (with wires strain relief isolation and potting); and fastener torquing staking and general assembly
• Apply familiarity and experience (e.g. certification)withelectronics industry assembly standards such as IPC (Aerospace and Defense applicable standards preferred)
• Support test activities under guidance from Engineering teams or conduct routine tests independently using test equipment (oscilloscopes network analyzers function generators etc.)
• Read create revise and recommend changes to technical documentation; accurately document work activities to maintain design and manufacturing history; and identify improvements for performance and manufacturability
• Work and communicate with Engineering staff to understand design intent communicate issues and recommendations
• Coordinateday-to-day activities in the assembly bay and work with leadership to maintain and improve lab operations keeping the environment clean organized safe and fully equipped
• Manage inventory of system parts materials electrical supplies and equipment ordering receiving stocking and tracking status; coordinating maintenance calibration and repair; and scheduling use
• Prepare space for program use benches storage power network and ESD mitigation and handle closeout (pack/return equipment; clean the space)
• Demonstrate proper equipment use while also ensuringequipment isproperly usedby others(e.g. verifyfunctionconduct training or direct users to appropriate training)
• Adhere to standard operating proceduresand safety and security protocols assist in monitoring for adherence and provide feedback for theirdevelopment implementation and refinement
• Coordinate with EHS staff to ensure proper storage and disposal of chemicals and wastein accordance withappropriate regulations

Required Skills and Experience:

• Associates degree in a relevant technical field (electrical mechanical etc.) 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
• Excellentindependentproblem-solving skills
• Familiarity with tools and parts used in assembly of Electromechanical hardware including solder soldering irons and crimp tools; drill press saws and related power tools; bolts nuts washers and related mechanical hardware; and connectors wire preparation and epoxies
• Experience with Microsoft365tools (Word Excel Teams)
• Ability to stand bend andlift up to 50lbs
• Ability to work from and operate a forklift scissor lift or elevated work platform
• Occasional travel (<10% per year)
• This position requires the ability to obtain a security clearance for which U.S. citizenship is required

Even Better:

• 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 are acceptable; however skillsmust have been applied within the last2years
• Experience with high-power RF assembly testing and safety
• Experience with large hardware assembly and verification following test plans and usinglab test equipment
• Active Secret orTop-Secretclearance

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $84000 to $125000

The salary range listed is based on external market data. Offers are based on factors such as but not limited to the candidates experience education training key skills/critical skills security clearances and prevailing market and business conditions.

STR is a growing technology company with locations near Boston MA Arlington VA near Dayton OH Melbourne FL Carlsbad CA Atlanta GA and Denver CO. We specialize in advanced research and development for defense intelligence and national security in: cyber; next generation sensors radar sonar communications and electronic warfare; and artificial intelligence algorithms and analytics to make sense of the complexity that is exploding around us.

STRis committed to creating a collaborative learning environment that supports deep technical understanding and recognizes the contributions and achievements of all team members. Our work is challenging and we go home at night knowing that we pushed the envelope of technology and made the world safer.

STR is not just any company. Our people culture and attitude along with their unique set of skills experiences and perspectives put us on a trajectory to change the world. We cant do it alone though - we need fellow trailblazers. If you are one join our team and help to keep our society safe! Visit us more info.

STRis an equal opportunity employer. We are fully dedicated to hiring the most qualified candidate regardless of race color religion sex (including gender identity sexual orientation and pregnancy) marital status national origin age veteran status disability genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

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Pursuant to applicable federal law and regulations positions at STR require employees to obtain national security clearances and satisfy the requirements for compliance with export control and other applicable laws.

Required Experience:

IC