Test Technician

Leonardo DRS, Inc. • Danbury, CT

32d • Onsite

About The Position

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. Join our Danbury, CT team as a Test Technician.

Requirements

• 2+ years experience and associate’s degree in a technical discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience in the field in a related area
• Must demonstrate strong decision-making, communication, and leadership skills
• Experienced handling small delicate components, using ESD practices
• Experienced in the use of various computer applications, specifically the Microsoft suite
• Must have strong mechanical skills
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Soldering and wire bonding experience a plus
• Experience with MRP is a plus

Responsibilities

• Work from complex wiring and assembly drawings, operation sheets, engineering specifications and sketches including running test set-ups of significant complexity
• Interpret and follow written documents such as SOPs and test procedures
• Ensure compliance with all safety and regulatory requirements applicable to the company in accordance with State and Federal regulations
• Interface with other departments to assure efficient flow of information and materials
• Lead a team to meet production deadlines and ensure quality of finished product (pass/fail rates)
• Diagnose cause of electrical, optical, mechanical malfunction, or failure of operational equipment
• Performs preventative and corrective maintenance
• Modify a variety of complex electrical prototypes in accordance with engineering instructions
• Support Engineering while utilizing industry best practices including but not limited to creating test fixtures, test set-ups, and evaluations of product and/or fixtures
• Conduct developmental tests while ensuring safety of yourself and your team

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision coverage
• company contribution to a health savings account
• telemedicine
• life and disability insurance
• legal insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• wellness programs
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree