Test Engineer II

Leonardo DRS, Inc.•Germantown, MD

12d•$91,907 - $119,480•Onsite

About The Position

DRS RADA Technologies is hiring a level II Test Engineer in Germantown, Maryland. The role supports testing, calibration, and acceptance of radar products in a production environment, providing hands-on engineering support for anechoic chambers, automated test equipment, environmental stress screening (ESS), and radar preparation and configuration stations. The Test Engineer develops and maintains test software and procedures; analyzes radar performance, calibration data, and test results; troubleshoots product and test-equipment failures; and drives issues to resolution. The role works closely with Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Systems Engineering, Quality, and engineering teams in the United States and Israel to ensure testing is reliable, repeatable, documented, and able to support production and customer delivery requirements. This position requires U.S. citizenship and an active Department of Defense security clearance, or the ability to obtain one within a reasonable time after employment begins. The position follows a 9/80 schedule, allowing employees to have every other Friday off, and is on the first shift. The listed salary range is $91,907 to $119,480 per year. Employees may also be eligible for performance-based bonuses, equity awards, and applicable overtime pay.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or a related technical field, or equivalent relevant experience.
At least two years of relevant experience in test engineering, RF/electronics testing, automated test equipment, or production engineering.
Proficiency in Python for test automation, troubleshooting, and data analysis.
Working knowledge of RF principles and measurements, including transmit/receive performance, gain, phase, cable loss, and antenna patterns.
Hands-on experience with electronic test equipment such as signal or spectrum analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes, and programmable power supplies.
Ability to troubleshoot hardware, software, cabling, and instrument-communication issues using schematics, logs, and measured data.
Experience documenting test methods, results, equipment configurations, and technical changes.
Strong problem-solving, communication, ownership, and follow-through skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a hands-on production environment.
U.S. citizenship.
Active DOD security clearance or ability to obtain one within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.

Responsibilities

Support radar production testing and calibration, including anechoic testing, RF performance verification, thermal and vibration screening, and final functional testing.
Troubleshoot radar test failures and test-station issues, identifying whether causes relate to product defects, software, configuration, equipment faults, or measurement variability.
Develop, modify, debug, and maintain automated test software and data-analysis tools, primarily using Python, with MATLAB, LabVIEW, and other existing platforms as applicable.
Analyze calibration logs, RF measurements, antenna-pattern plots, and test results to identify recurring failures, marginal results, inconsistent measurements, and corrective-action opportunities.
Support the reliability and availability of test equipment, including anechoic chambers, test racks, power supplies, RF instruments, positioning systems, fixtures, cables, and communication interfaces; coordinate repairs, calibration, preventive maintenance, and vendor support.
Maintain configuration control and traceability for test software, scripts, firmware, station settings, and hardware changes; record modifications, validation results, and implementation dates in controlled change logs.
Develop and maintain test procedures, work instructions, troubleshooting guides, and searchable issue-resolution records; train and support test technicians in their use.
Support radar software loading and configuration, ensuring preparation stations, installation tools, cabling, and approved software packages are compatible with applicable radar variants and customer configurations.
Support new-product introduction and technology transfer by establishing test-station readiness, integrating new radar variants, verifying station compatibility, and coordinating technical handoffs with domestic and international engineering teams.
Support installation, upgrades, and validation of test capabilities, including before-and-after performance comparisons and documented acceptance testing for new or modified chambers and test stations.
Evaluate test coverage and ESS effectiveness using production failures, screening results, and field-return data; recommend improvements to pass/fail evaluation and test sequencing, subject to appropriate engineering and Quality approval.
Improve test cycle time, repeatability, throughput, and equipment uptime without compromising product quality, safety, or customer requirements.
Communicate test status, technical findings, blockers, and recovery plans, and coordinate corrective actions through closure.
Follow applicable RF, electrical, thermal, ESD, and equipment-safety requirements; validate changes before production use and obtain required approvals for changes affecting acceptance criteria or product disposition.

Benefits

Comprehensive health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Employer matching 401(k) retirement plan and company contribution to a health savings account.
Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
Parental leave benefits and paid parental leave.
Tuition reimbursement.
Professional development support and career-growth and skill-enhancement programs.
Life and disability insurance.
Legal insurance.
Telemedicine.
Wellness programs focused on physical, emotional, and financial well-being.
Flexible 9/80 work schedule.
Community service hours.
Eligible employees may receive annual performance-based bonuses, equity awards, and overtime pay, as applicable.