Lead R&D Technician
Core
Orchestrates R&D technician teams and hands-on builds of complex Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) and electromechanical assemblies for defense and seabed exploration.
Role type
Lead R&D Technician (Hardware Assembly & Team Lead)
Builds
Complex electro-mechanical assemblies, AUVs, and electromechanical systems for defense/military applications
Domain
Defense technology / Underwater robotics / Hardware manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Electronics R&D experience, hardware assembly, cable/wiring harness building, soldering/crimping, electrical schematics reading, test equipment operation (oscilloscope, power supplies), LEAN manufacturing, MES system usage
Preferred skills
Machining, sheet metal fabrication, 3D printing, sub-sea robotics experience, MA state hoisting license
Technologies
MES, NetSuite, JIRA, oscilloscope, function generators, data acquisition sensors
Responsibilities
Allocate tasks and set priorities for R&D technicians, build and integrate electro-mechanical assemblies, troubleshoot and repair hardware, train new operators, coordinate with engineering and production teams, participate in 5S and continuous improvement
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership