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Senior Test Engineer

DRS Technologies

  • Danbury, CT
  • 11 days ago

    Highlights

    The Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems business is a trusted provider of innovative naval gas and hybrid power systems, control technology and support solutions for the U.S. Navy and navies around the world. The Senior Hardware Test Engineer will join the Test Engineering department, collaborating with technical teams across the company to understand customer needs and deliver proactive technical solutions.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationDanbury, CT
    IndustryAerospace and Defense
    Company Size5,000 to 9,999 employees
    Websitehttp://www.drs.com/

    Description

    Job ID: 115278

    The Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems business is a trusted provider of innovative naval gas and hybrid power systems, control technology and support solutions for the U.S. Navy and navies around the world.

    Job Summary

    The Senior Hardware Test Engineer will join the Test Engineering department, collaborating with technical teams across the company to understand customer needs and deliver proactive technical solutions. Responsibilities include designing, developing, integrating, and validating automated and manual test systems, as well as embedded diagnostic applications. The role also involves creating and updating test procedures, reports, and fixtures for systems and circuit card assemblies. Candidates should have strong electronics knowledge and software programming skills.

    Job Responsibilities

    • Analyze embedded military systems to define and implement effective test methods
    • Design and develop test environments, fixtures, and equipment
    • Author and maintain detailed test procedures, reports, and documentation
    • Plan, oversee, and execute qualification and production testing
    • Provide Design for Testability input and support design reviews
    • Collaborate with Manufacturing Test and provide necessary training
    • Manage schedules, budgets, and status reporting for assigned tasks
    • Specify and evaluate supplier components and test-related services
    • Demonstrate strong troubleshooting, debugging, and problem-solving skills
    • Work independently and collaboratively to meet technical, cost, and schedule goals.

    Qualifications

    • 7+ years of Electrical/Test Engineering experience with a Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering
    • Diligent, quick learner with strong interpersonal and communication skills
    • Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint) and familiar with agile tools (e.g., Jira)
    • Experienced in collaborating across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and purchasing teams
    • Skilled in developing automated test systems using NI LabVIEW and TestStand
    • Familiar with modeling tools such as MATLAB, Simulink, and Cameo
    • Ability to multitask and manage multiple technical issues in parallel
    • Background in nuclear power plant design and operation and IEEE 323, IEEE 344 and MIL-STD-461 are a plus
    • Knowledge of actuator products and control systems is a plus
    • Experience with product qualification at independent testing laboratories (EMI, Shock, Vibration, etc.) is desirable

    U.S. Citizenship required. This position may require an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.

    Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.

    Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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    Our Vision. To be the leading mid-tier defense technology company in the U.S.

    Our Values. The Leonardo DRS culture is defined by our Core Values and Principles:

    • Integrity
    • Agility
    • Excellence
    • Customer Focus
    • Community & Respect
    • Innovation

    We strive to uphold them in all aspects of our business practices to inspire our employees and provide outstanding support for our customers.

    About Company

    DRS Technologies, headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, U.S.A., is a leading supplier of integrated products, services and support to military forces, intelligence agencies and prime contractors worldwide. Focused on defense technology, the Company develops, manufactures and supports a broad range of systems for mission critical and military sustainment requirements, as well as homeland security.

    The Company has been recognized as one of the fastest growing defense technology companies in the world and holds leading market positions in thermal imaging devices, combat display workstations, electronic sensor systems, power systems, rugged computer systems, air combat training systems, mission recorders, deployable flight incident recorders, environmental control systems, telecommunication systems, aircraft loaders, military trailers and shelters, and integrated logistics and support services.

    DRS's broad range of mission critical systems and sustainment solutions uniquely position the Company to support the ongoing superiority of the military's Current Force, as well as the modernization and emerging transformation initiatives of the Future Force.

    DRS responds to the needs of U.S. and allied military forces, as they engage in day-to-day expeditionary activities, by providing high-tech products and systems that improve the capabilities of many key platforms. The Company also provides a range of military support systems and services. DRS's products are deployed on a wide range of high-profile military platforms and on several platforms for non-military applications.

    Our sustainment products, such as environmental control systems, power generators, water and fuel distribution systems, chemical/biological decontamination systems and heavy equipment transport systems, are used to support military forces, humanitarian efforts and peacekeeping. We also provide security and asset protection systems and services, telecommunication and information technology services, training and logistics support services for all branches of the U.S. armed forces and certain international militaries, homeland security forces, and select government and intelligence agencies.

    DRS strives to provide quality products and services and stand behind them, to invest in research and development and new market opportunities, and to leverage existing core defense programs and business areas.

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