Electro-Mechanical Technician

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 andtimeframes. We offer a dynamic and challenging environment where your work directly contributes to national security.

We are seekinganElectro-mechanicalTechnicianto support the design developmenttestingand implementationofhigh-visibility programs across STR.As an experienced technician you will be expected toleverageyour skills to assemble evaluate/test andmaintainelectrical/electro-mechanicalsystems. Experience withlab test equipment ( analyzersand function generators)is desired. You will provide feedback to design teamsto help improve the assembly and maintenance of the systems as well as aid in trouble shooting and addressing any issues the system may be successfulin this role you should be able to read electrical system design plans and recommend improvements as well as calibrate instruments and diagnose faulty equipment.

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. STR is focused on delivering National Defense capabilities by driving mission-focused strategies to develop advanced technology systems enabling enduring products and solutions focused on achieving the customer vision.

KeyResponsibilities:

• Assemblecomplexelectro-mechanical systems that will be used in operational environments (e.g. electronic racks mechanical modifications and assembly cable and harness fabrication installation routing and restraining).You will apply your skills in areas such as but not limited to:

• Solder soldering irons and crimp tools

• Connectors wires shrink sleeving and epoxies

• Fastener torquing staking and general ruggedization of hardware

• Fault-testingequipment such as oscilloscopes impedance analyzers and function generators

• Test fixturing

• Support test activities under guidance from Engineering teams and/or conduct test routines independently.

• Read technical design/drawing packages and implement into hardware leveraging industry best practices.

• Create/revise/recommend changes to technical documentation andidentifyimprovements for performance and/or manufacturability

• Accurately and completely document work activities to ensure design and manufacturing history is maintained

• Apply familiarity and experience (e.g. certification)withelectronics industry assembly standards such as IPC (Aerospace and Defense applicable standards preferred) and skills such as soldering crimping and power tools (drill press saws etc.)

• Work/communicate with Engineering staff to understand design intent communicate issues and corrective recommendations

• Assistlab managerin coordination ofday-to-day activities within the laboratories ensuring a clean organized and fully equipped environment for our team

• Assistin managinginventory of materials and supplies (e.g. chemicals gloves) and equipment (track status; coordinate maintenance calibration and repair; schedule use)

• Aid in preparing space for program use (e.g. ensure benches and storage are available; power and network is suitable; ESD protections are in place)

• Aid inlabcloseoutupon program completion (e.g. pack/return equipment; clean space)

• Demonstrate proper equipment use while also ensuringequipment isproperly usedby others(e.g. verifyfunctionconduct training or direct users to appropriate training)

• Ensure lab spaces meet expectations for cleanliness and safety; coordinate with cleaning service and conduct quick cleans as necessary

• Assistin ordering tracking andmaintaininginventory of electrical supplies and equipment

• Adhere to standard operating proceduresand provide feedback for theirdevelopment implementation and refinement

• Demonstrate behaviors in compliance with safety and securityprotocols andassistinmonitoringfor adherence.

• Coordinate with EHS staff to ensure proper storage and disposal of chemicals and wastein accordance withappropriate regulations

• Work with leadership to implement recommendations tomaintainand improve laboratory operations

• Otherduties asrequired

Required Skills and Experience:

• Associatesdegreeinrelevanttechnical field (electrical mechanical etc.)or equivalent experience

• Minimum 2 years ofdemonstratedexperience assemblingmaintaining testing and repairing prototype R&D systems

• Experience building testing and delivering electro-mechanical hardware related to RF Radar antenna acoustic and/or undersea products

• Excellentindependentproblem-solving skills

• Existing certifications (e.g. IPC soldering) preferred or ability to obtain required certifications are acceptable; however skillsmust have been applied within the last2years

• Fine pitch soldiering experience isrequiredas circuit card assemblies often require modification during design phases

• Familiarity with tools and parts used in assembly of electro-mechanical hardware including:

• Solder soldering irons and crimp tools

• Drill press saws and related power tools

• Bolts nuts washers and related hardware

• Connectors wires shrink sleeving and epoxies

• Experience with Microsoft365tools (Word Excel Teams) and data management systems (Arena SolidWorks PDM)

• Ability to stand bend andlift upto 50lbs

• Occasional travel (<10% per year)

• This position requires the ability to obtain a security clearance for which U.S. citizenship is needed. Active Secret orTop Secretclearance preferred

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $80000 to $115000

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 and Carlsbad CA. 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.