Job ID: 115180
DRS Daylight Solutions business provides industry-changing mid-infrared laser light technology for government and commercial markets, including: defense and security; life sciences; and industrial process control. As a mid-IR technology pioneer, Daylight Solutions has delivered more mid-IR systems to more applications world-wide than any other company.
Business Unit: DRS Daylight Solutions
Location: San Diego, CA 92127
Telework Type: N/A
Schedule: 9/80
Shift: 1st Shift
Provide technical support to engineers and scientists on moderately complex components, devices, materials, products, processes, and/or equipment.
- Provide technical support to engineers and scientists on moderately complex components, devices, materials, products, processes, and/or equipment.
- Responsible for testing, modifying, reworking, and repairing electronic, optical, and mechanical assemblies.
- Work from moderately complex wiring and assembly drawings, operation sheets, engineering specifications, and sketches.
- Design and test prototype assemblies and production units.
- Use judgment in reworking or rewiring to bring units within quality control specifications.
- Test, inspect, and repair electronic, optical, or mechanical assemblies.
- Work under minimal supervision and may provide guidance to other technicians.
- Capable of performing related manufacturing processes.
- Interpret and follow written documents such as SOPs and safety rules.
- Ensure compliance with all safety and regulatory requirements applicable to the company in accordance with state and federal regulations and any applicable certification required to maintain the certification.
- May assist in training new team members.
- Interface with other departments to assure an efficient flow of information and materials.
- Perform Key Performance Indicators:
- Meet production deadlines
- Quality of finished product (pass/fail rates)
- Raw material stock levels
- Compliance outcomes
- Ability to coordinate several activities at the same time and to reprioritize in response to changing operational conditions.
- Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the mission, values, and culture of the organization.
- Perform alignment, testing, and troubleshooting of solid-state flashlight-pumped lasers and laser rangefinder optical systems.
- Must use optical, mechanical, and electrical tools and test equipment for measurement, alignment, and testing
- Requires an associate’s degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience in the field or in a related area.
- Must demonstrate strong decision-making and leadership skills.
- Experienced in handling small, delicate components, using ESD practices.
- Soldering and wire-bonding experience is a plus.
- Must be experienced in the safe handling of chemicals.
- Experienced in the use of various computer applications, including Access, Excel, and LabVIEW.
- Experience with MRP is a plus.
- Must have good mechanical skills.
- Ability to lift 40 pounds.
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.
TThe salary range for this position is $24.93/hour - $35.67/hour. This range reflects the good faith estimate of pay the employer is willing to offer at the time of posting. Several factors can influence the pay scale, including but not limited to: Federal contract labor categories and contract wage rates, collective bargaining agreements, geographic location, business considerations, scope, and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidate’s qualifications such as prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for: annual performance-based bonuses, equity awards, and overtime pay (for non-exempt employees as applicable. Our benefits package includes comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision), employer matching 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including ant state-mandated paid sick leave), parental leave benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional development support, and life and disability insurance coverage.
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 provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
