Immediate need for a talented
R&D Technician. This is a
06+ Months Contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in
Quincy, MA (Onsite). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.
Job ID:26-32286
Pay Range: $41 - $54/hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).
Key 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) daily.
- 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.
Key Requirements and Technology Experience:- 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.
- 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).
Our client is a leading
Defense technology Industry and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.
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