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Leonardo DRS, Inc. Senior Test Engineer in Danbury, Connecticut
Job ID: 109296
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.
Naval Power Systems’ commitment to and investment in our people, products, and customers is the foundation of who we are. We offer a competitive Total Rewards package, generous time off, and a fun and flexible working environment. Some of our great benefits include: comprehensive medical/dental/vision programs, a 9/80 work schedule allowing for every other Friday off (!), a 401(k) plan with immediate vesting and an attractive company match, company paid Life & Disability Insurance, a Charitable Match Program & Paid Volunteer Time Off, a Paid Parental Leave program, an Employee Wellness Program, a Tuition Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) promoting Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, and so much more!
Job Summary
Join our team as a Senior Test Engineer in Danbury, CT! The ideal candidate hired for this position will partner with technical experts throughout the company and be accountable for understanding customer needs and providing meaningful, proactive technical solutions. The Senior Test Engineer will perform requirements analysis, design, implementation, integration, verification, and validation for automated test equipment, manual test program sets, as well as embedded diagnostic test applications. Job responsibilities include the ability to generate and/or modify test procedures and test fixtures for systems, assemblies and circuit card assemblies.
All candidates should have a solid understanding of electronics and software programming skills. Candidate must be available to work off shift and weekend hours when testing is in progress if needed.
DRS NPS offers a rare environment where projects are diverse; ranging from legacy systems designed in the 1980’s to the latest technology, ensuring that engineers remain challenged by their work. Engineers are involved in shaping project concepts from the start; collaborate on designs; contribute through individual implementation efforts; and see the results of their accomplishments through completion of integration and test.
What You Will Do
Analyze embedded military instrumentation and control systems to determine appropriate qualification and test methods
Design test environments including design or selection of test fixtures, test equipment, and components
Write detailed test procedures
Oversee execution of test strategies
Perform qualification testing
Create test summary reports on testing performed
Revise all test documents as required to address all customer comments
Provide Design for Testability input during designs reviews
Provide training and support to Manufacturing Test
Provide regular reporting of progress and status
Ability to work with little supervision and to work cooperatively with all personnel in the organization
Responsible for completion of assigned tasks on time and on budget while meeting technical requirements
Communicate clearly in all forms
Strong hardware troubleshooting and software debugging skills
Must be able to analyze complex embedded systems and create comprehensive test plans
Demonstration of proactive ownership of issues and problems
Supports, communicates, reinforces, and defends the mission, values, and culture of the organization
Education & Experience Requirements
Minimum of 6 years of Electrical/Test Engineering experience required (less experience is acceptable when evaluated in conjunction with other basic qualifications; commensurate adjustment in salary range would be applied)
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related major
Familiarity with Nuclear Quality Assurance requirements, Specifically NQA-1 and 10CFR50 Appendix B, is a plus
Strong inter-personal and communication skills to aid communications within the engineering community
Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite, especially Word, Excel, Visio and PowerPoint
Ability to work with engineering teams across product lines
Ability to multitask and be able to address multiple issues in parallel
Experience in support of manufacturing including but not limited to purchasing, quality control, manufacturing engineering and test
Experience with industrial communication protocols such as ProfiBus and CanBus
Familiarity developing automated test and measurement systems using National Instruments LabVIEW and TestStand
Must be diligent, hardworking, and quick to learn
Candidates must be a US citizen and meet DRS security standards as imposed by DoD, including the issuance of any necessary security clearance by the US government within a reasonable time after commencement of employment
Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates are equal opportunity employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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