The Lead Electronics Technician’s primary role is to support project development by completing electrical/electronic assembly work as required in support of various OTECH projects. The Lead Electronics Technician will perform assembly, integration, factory testing, field installation, and testing/debugging of electrical equipment and systems. Project support primarily occurs at OTECH’s Hanover MD location, but at times may require travel to field locations in the US and possibly abroad.

• Soldering and electrical assembly.
• Some light mechanical assembly associated with the assembly of J-boxes and electronics chassis.
• Use oscilloscopes, electrical meters (DVM), electrical and optical time domain reflectometers (TDRs), high voltage meggers, logic and frequency analyzers, spectrum analyzers, fiber optic sources and power meters, and similar test equipment.
• The Lead ET may serve as a mentor to Entry Level ETs and is expected to be able to serve as the primary Electronics Technician on whatever project they are assigned to.
• The Lead ET should have advanced technical experience and is expected to perform the full range of expected ET tasks autonomously.
• Assist as directed by Assembly Supervisor, Group Leader of Electronics Technicians, or project-specific Senior ET or Lead ET.
• Travel may be required.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Technical Associates Degree or tech trade school preferred.
• Minimum two years formal electronics training.
• Three to seven years of progressively responsible, on-scene experience in electrical/electronic assembly.
• Able to interpret complex electrical schematics.
• Above average skills in soldering and electrical assembly.
• Electrical/electronic assembly/inspection and/or soldering certificate (IPC-WHMA-620, IPC J-STD, etc.) desired, or equivalent skill in lieu of certificate.
• Experience with cable assembly/wire harness assembly.
• Experience with PWB/PCB assembly including thru-hole and surface mount is considered a plus.
• Experience with ORCAD, ACAD, and/or Altium (or similar electrical documentation package) is considered a plus.
• Experience troubleshooting to the component level is preferred.
• Knowledge of shipboard wiring and/or subsea systems (ROVs/AUVs) is preferred.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work as a team player in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to work with minimum supervision under a variety of conditions.
• A current valid U.S. passport is required.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be able to obtain security clearance.

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other non-merit factors.