Senior Test Engineer

Leonardo DRS, Inc. • Danbury, CT

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About The Position

The Senior Hardware Test Engineer will join the Test Engineering department at Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems, collaborating with technical teams across the company to understand customer needs and deliver proactive technical solutions. The role designs, develops, integrates, and validates automated and manual test systems and embedded diagnostic applications. It also creates and updates test procedures, reports, and fixtures for systems and circuit card assemblies. The position requires strong electronics knowledge and software programming skills.

Requirements

• At least 6 years of Electrical/Test Engineering experience and a bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
• Strong electronics knowledge and software programming skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; diligent and a quick learner.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint, and familiarity with agile tools such as Jira.
• Experience collaborating across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and purchasing teams.
• Skill in developing automated test systems using NI LabVIEW and TestStand.
• Familiarity with modeling tools such as MATLAB, Simulink, and Cameo.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple technical issues in parallel.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must have an active DOD security clearance or be able to obtain one within a reasonable time after employment begins.

Nice To Haves

• Background in nuclear power plant design and operation.
• Familiarity with IEEE 323, IEEE 344, and MIL-STD-461.
• Knowledge of actuator products and control systems.
• Experience with product qualification at independent testing laboratories, including EMI, shock, and vibration testing.

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.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and solve problems.
• Work independently and collaboratively to meet technical, cost, and schedule goals.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Company contribution to a health savings account.
• Telemedicine.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Legal insurance.
• 401(k) savings plan.
• Wellness programs focused on physical, emotional, and financial well-being.
• Career-growth, professional-development, and skill-enhancement programs and activities.
• Flexible work schedules through the 9/80 program.
• Competitive vacation.
• Health and emergency leave.
• Paid parental leave.
• Community service hours.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior