Diagnostic Technician 1st and 2nd shift

Req Id: 246

Location:

CLARKSBURG, MD, US, 20871

Date: Nov 11, 2025

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 (Tampa Microwave, Advanced Acoustic Concepts, Trusted Cyber Technologies, and Digital Receiver Technology), 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 an opening for 1st and 2nd Shift Diagnostic Technicians in our Clarksburg, MD Campus. Diagnostic Technicians will report to the 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 2-4 weeks.

Responsibilities

• Test and inspect basic electrical and electronic sub-assemblies and assemblies across all product lines and program firmware.
• Perform technical responsibilities on assigned line with a high degree of proficiency.
• Troubleshoot digital and RF/mixed signal assemblies to the subassembly component level using schematics and diagram, including naval publications and engineering blueprints.
• Set-up and operate a wide variety of test equipment to include DMM, voltmeters, spectrum analyzers, signal generators and wave generators, etc.
• Program firmware on boards and on individual Integrated Circuits.
• Run most tests in factory, properly connect test equipment, determine if stack or product is having issues and keep manager informed of stack and product issues.
  
  

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.
• 2 Year Degree in Electronic Technology or other related field.
• Must have 2 to 4 years manufacturing electro/mechanical test experience.
• Computer Skills with proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook. SAP S/4/Hana experience preferred.
• Experience with electronics, radio test requirements and have a working knowledge of surface mount technology.
• Must be proficient in RF testing knowledge.
• Understand ERP System.
• Ability to understand basic digital electronic signals, power supply circuitry; frequency and wave signals and circuits; and basic control signal and circuits.
• Knowledge of Engineering Data such as specification control drawing & source control drawing.
• Excellent verbal and written communications – Fluent in English.
• Ability to comply with all Company guidelines, policies, procedures and embrace Company Core Values.
  
  

The hourly pay range for this role is $23.63 - $30.19 USD along with a target incentive compensation plan (ICP) of 3%. Once training on 1st shift is successfully completed, the employee 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 careers@thalesdsi.com.

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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