Principal Test Engineer - Systems

Leonardo DRS, Inc.•Bridgeton, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Leonardo DRS Land Systems is seeking a full time Principal Test Engineer - Systems for our Bridgeton, MO facility. The Principal Test Engineer must have expertise in the design, development, analysis, documentation, and support of the testing of complex products, systems or subsystems. The candidate must have the ability to determine how to create a process that would best test a product in order to assure that the product meets applicable requirements and specifications. The selected candidate will work with other engineering disciplines and use their test engineering expertise to verify various systems and subsystems across multiple technology areas.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field with a minimum of 8 years relevant of experience
Mastery of technologies and domain knowledge
Understanding and ability to design and perform product environmental testing based on the requirements provided in MIL STD 810G or MIL STD 461E or equivalent
Systems Hardware & software testing experience
Experience with precision test, measurement devices, and sensor selection
Excellent analytical and communication skills, written and verbal
Detail-oriented, organized, and able to work well in a team environment as well as independently with little day-to-day guidance
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office products
Ability to lead a technical group independently

Nice To Haves

Expected to have knowledge and significant experience in multiple engineering disciplines

Responsibilities

Involved with the design and development of test programs to measure the functionality and integrity of products and services.
Write test procedures and protocols to assess product reliability and evaluates the ability of products to meet performance standards and specifications.
Debug test hardware and software.
Responsible for driving technology and completion of one or more complex activities on time and budget
Design, develop, analyze, document and support testing of complex products, systems or subsystems
Complete a technical project independently
Mentor and coach other engineers
Review customer specifications and requirements, and develop designs to best support them, including cost as a key design variable
Provide budget, cost and schedule input for design assignments
Document component and subsystem specifications and material requirements
Analyze designs as necessary
Specify and evaluate supplier components, subsystems and services
Support the program design to cost and design for manufacture requirements
Develop prototypes to retire key development risks
Communicate clearly (written and oral) with manufacturing, supply chain, program management and the customer as required
Participate heavily in preparation of the more complex and significant proposals
Provide technical expertise and assistance to other engineers and support personnel
Interact with technical management, other professionals, technicians and support personnel to coordinate, recommend and confer regarding technical activities and progress
Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
Attend appropriate engineering, customer or business meetings
Mentor and coach the work of others as assigned

Benefits

comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
employer matching 401(k) retirement plan
paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including ant state-mandated paid sick leave)
parental leave benefits
tuition reimbursement
professional development support
life and disability insurance coverage
company contribution to a health savings account
telemedicine
legal insurance
401(k) savings plan
wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being
programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement
flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program
competitive vacation
health/emergency leave
paid parental leave
community service hours