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Test Engineer

DRS Technologies
  • Danbury, CT
  • Autofill and Review
3 days ago

Job Description

Job ID: 115451

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

Join our Test Engineering team and help develop the products that support critical customer missions. As a Test Engineer, you will work alongside experienced engineers, manufacturing teams, and technical partners to design, build, and improve test solutions for embedded military systems. This is an opportunity to apply your electrical engineering knowledge in a hands-on environment while building experience with automated test systems, troubleshooting, qualification testing, and cross-functional product development.

Job Responsibilities

  • Support the analysis of embedded electronic systems to help define effective test methods and solutions.
  • Assist in designing and developing automated and manual test environments, fixtures, and equipment.
  • Create and maintain test procedures, reports, and supporting documentation for systems and circuit card assemblies.
  • Participate in qualification, development, and production testing activities.
  • Troubleshoot hardware, test equipment, and software issues; document findings and recommend solutions.
  • Provide input on Design for Testability and support engineering design reviews.
  • Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing Test, Quality, and Purchasing to resolve technical challenges.
  • Help train manufacturing personnel on test processes, equipment, and procedures.
  • Support task planning, schedule tracking, status reporting, and coordination with internal and external partners.
  • Contribute to component and supplier evaluations related to test equipment and services.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field, with 0-5 years of experience gained through internships, co-ops, academic projects, military service, or professional engineering roles.
  • Foundational knowledge of electronics, embedded systems, circuit analysis, and test methods, with an interest in hands-on troubleshooting and debugging.
  • Ability to learn quickly, manage multiple priorities, and work effectively both independently and within a team.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with Jira or similar engineering collaboration tools is a plus.
  • Experience or coursework in automated test development using NI LabVIEW/TestStand, modeling and simulation tools such as MATLAB, Simulink, or Cameo, and/or embedded software or hardware-in-the-loop testing.
  • Exposure to manufacturing, qualification, or environmental testing-including EMI/EMC, shock, and vibration-is preferred.
  • Experience supporting military, aerospace, nuclear, industrial control, actuator, or other highly regulated products is a plus, as is familiarity with MIL-STD-461, IEEE 323, and IEEE 344.

U.S. Citizenship required. This position requires 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.

  • Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only

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.

#NPS

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.

Numbers & Facts

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

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.

Skills

  • Aerospace and Defenseunmatched
  • Atlassian JIRAunmatched
  • Business Practicesunmatched
  • Calendar Managementunmatched
  • Circuit Testingunmatched
  • Computer Engineeringunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Customer Relationsunmatched
  • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
  • Debugging Skillsunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Electrical Engineeringunmatched
  • Electromagnetic Compatibilityunmatched
  • Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)unmatched
  • Electromagnetic Interference Testingunmatched
  • Electronicsunmatched
  • Embedded Hardwareunmatched
  • Embedded Softwareunmatched
  • Embedded Systemsunmatched
  • Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
  • Hardware Quality Assuranceunmatched
  • Home Automationunmatched
  • IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers)unmatched
  • Insuranceunmatched
  • LabVIEW Programming Languageunmatched
  • Legalunmatched
  • MATLABunmatched
  • MIL-STD-461unmatched
  • Manufacturingunmatched
  • Manufacturing/Production Testingunmatched
  • Microsoft Officeunmatched
  • Militaryunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Product Developmentunmatched
  • Product Supportunmatched
  • Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
  • Quality Assurance Methodologyunmatched
  • Simulationunmatched
  • Software Testingunmatched
  • Staff Trainingunmatched
  • Systems Analysisunmatched
  • Technical Supportunmatched
  • Technical/Engineering Designunmatched
  • Telemedicineunmatched
  • Test Automationunmatched
  • Test Equipmentunmatched
  • Test Fixturesunmatched
  • Test Plan/Scheduleunmatched
  • TestStandunmatched
  • Testabilityunmatched
  • Testingunmatched
  • United States Citizenunmatched
  • United States Navy (USN)unmatched
  • Vendor/Supplier Evaluationunmatched

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