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Thales Defense & Security, Inc. (TDSI) Headquartered in Clarksburg, MD, is a U.S. company that has been serving domestic and international defense Air, Land and Sea domains for 60 years. With over 1,000 employees, TDSI and its four subsidiaries (Advanced Acoustic Concepts, Digital Receiver Technology, Tampa Microwave, and Trusted Cyber Technologies), supports U.S. Joint Services, special operations forces and multi-national partners with a variety of communication, visualization, electronic warfare, and sensor/sonar capabilities. TDSI’s key technologies include tactical handheld radios, expeditionary satellite terminals, helmet-mounted displays, optics and target recognition capability, advanced radars, undersea sensing and missile systems. Lives depend on what we do!

 

Top Benefits  (Subject to terms of applicable policies/plans)

 

• Competitive Salary
• Yearly Incentive Compensation Program
• Medical insurance for self and eligible family members
• Generous 401(k) program  - up to 7% company contribution and 100% immediate vesting
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid wellness, vacation, and holiday leave
• Paid maternity, paternity, and parental leave
• 9/80 Work Schedule (every other Friday off)

 

We currently have a openings for 1st and 2nd Shift Test Technicians in our Clarksburg, MD Campus. Test Technicians will report to the Senior Manager of Manufacturing. First shift hours are 5:00 am-2:30 pm. Second shift hours are 2:30 pm to 12:00 am. Second shift candidates must be able to train on first shift for up to 4 weeks before transferring to second shift.   

 

Responsibilities

 

• Perform board and unit level testing per test procedures with minimum supervision.
• Properly connect test equipment.
• Keep team lead informed of stack and product issues.
• Properly sign in on correct PIDs, complete ESD testing, and follow all manufacturing guidelines and procedures.
• Run most tests in factory.
• Support Environmental Stress Testing (ESS) with minimum supervision.
• Work safely with high voltage and high power transmitters.
• Maintain a neat and tidy work area and be compliant with ESD and FOD policies.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Qualifications

 

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

• U.S. Citizenship required. - Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• Excellent verbal and written communications – Fluent in English.
• 2 year Electronic degree or equivalent preferred.
• 2 – 4 years of equivalent experience.
• Basic understanding of electronics terminology and application. Ex: Volts, Amps, Ohms, Phase, Modulation, dBm, dBc, Intermodulation, etc.
• Familiar with AC, DC, RF test and measurement equipment operation.
• Experience using Excel, Word, Outlook. SAP S/4/Hana preferred but not required.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs with or without assistance.
• Shall be accountable for quality, quantity, and inspection of all work performed.
• Ability to comply with all Company guidelines, policies, procedures and embrace Company Core Values.

 

The hourly pay range for this role is $22.62 - $28.90 USD along with a target incentive compensation plan (ICP) of 3%. Once training on 1st shift is successfully completed, 2nd shift employees will transition to 2nd shift and become eligible for an additional $1.50 per hour shift differential.  The pay range provided is a good faith estimate representative of the experience level for the role described above.  TDSI considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

 

For specific questions about this job posting, candidates may contact talent acquisition at [email protected].

 

Thales Defense & Security, Inc. is committed to non-discrimination as applicable under federal, state and local laws. We are an E-Verify Employer.

 

If you need an accommodation or assistance in order to apply for a position with Thales Defense & Security, Inc., please call Human Resources at 240-864-7000.

 

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