Lead R&D Technician

We have an outstanding Contract position for a Lead R&D Technician to join a leading Company located in the Quincy, MA surrounding area.

Pay Rate: $41.00 – $54.00/hr

**US Citizenship is required.** **Candidate must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.**

The Contract Lead R&D Technician facilitates daily workflow and task allocation for technical builds, setting operational priorities and assigning tasks based on dynamic project needs. This hands-on role actively supports the assembly, integration, and troubleshooting of complex AUVs and electromechanical systems while rigorously adhering to all safety protocols. The contractor serves as a primary technical point of contact, interfacing regularly with engineering teams to provide vital technical feedback and progress updates, and aligning with production stakeholders to meet milestone requirements.

Job Responsibilities:

• Contribute to all stages of the vehicle product development and manufacturing life cycle, providing technical feedback to the engineering team.
• Build, integrate, and test complex electro-mechanical assemblies into world-class AUV systems.
• Apply competency in the use of hand tools, assembly tooling, and general manufacturing equipment.
• Complete necessary transactions in computer production systems (MES, NetSuite, JIRA) on a daily basis.
• Provide technical guidance, knowledge transfer, and process support to operators as needed.
• Maintain focus and momentum to drive milestones to on-time completion.
• Manage multiple priorities, organize build workflows, and meet scheduled project deadlines.
• Interface with the Production Supervisor and collaborate with other technicians, providing day-to-day technical task coordination for the production and delivery of various commercial and development products.
• Apply advanced knowledge and skills in hardware assembly, troubleshooting, and repair during manufacturing operations.
• Coordinate workflow priorities for operators to achieve target on-time delivery goals and ensure project milestones stay on schedule.
• Participate in 5S and continuous improvement initiatives; provide constructive feedback on ways to optimize the assembly process.
• Foster a collaborative working environment that supports technical excellence, knowledge sharing, and cross-functional support.

Basic Hiring Criteria:

• 7+ years of electronics experience in an R&D/prototyping environment.
• Demonstrated ability to execute complex R&D tasks independently with minimal direct oversight.
• Extensive experience building and troubleshooting cables, harnesses, and connectors.
• Proficiency in soldering, crimping, and mechanical cable assembly.
• Working knowledge of the product life cycle (NPI to scaled production) and LEAN manufacturing principles.
• Highly organized, dependable, and detail-oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with reading and interpreting electrical schematics and component drawings.
• Hands-on experience with standard electronics test equipment (power supplies, electronic loads, oscilloscopes, function generators, DAQ systems, and measurement sensors).
• Ability to adapt quickly between tasks and balance concurrent technical priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with machining, sheet metal fabrication, and 3D printing.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Experience testing items ranging from small integrated electronics assemblies to large vehicle structures.
• Experience building test setups and executing test procedures to validate design iterations.
• Prior material handling/hoisting experience or MA state hoisting license (overhead gantry, rigging).
• Prior experience in subsea robotics (AUVs, UUVs, or marine/underwater systems).

Benefits offered vary by contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, and affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit http://www.tadpgs.com/candidate-privacy/ or https://pdsdefense.com/candidate-privacy/

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit http://www.tadpgs.com/candidate-privacy/ or https://pdsdefense.com/candidate-privacy/

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance