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Leonardo DRS

Senior Test Engineer

germantown, MD

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Leonardo DRS lists this Senior Test Engineer opportunity in germantown, Maryland. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

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Location: Germantown, MD, US, 20876

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DRS RADA Technologies, a subsidiary of Leonardo DRS, is focused on proprietary radar solutions and legacy avionics systems supporting the defense industry globally. The company is a global pioneer of AESA tactical radars for active military protection, counter-drone applications, critical infrastructure protection, and border surveillance.

Business Unit: DRS RADA Technologies

Location: Germantown, MD

Relocation: Available

Schedule: 9/80

Shift: 1st

Job Summary

We're looking for a Test Engineer III to independently design, develop, and execute test programs for radar hardware and software. You'll take full ownership of assigned test activities, work with greater autonomy than earlier-career engineers, and begin mentoring junior staff as you build toward broader technical leadership.

What you'll do:

Design & Execute Tests

Design, develop, and document test programs to measure the functionality and integrity of products and systems

Write test procedures and protocols to assess product reliability and verify performance against specifications

Debug test hardware and software independently, resolving issues to keep programs on schedule

Use computer-aided engineering or other design/analysis software as needed

Own Technical Delivery

Independently complete assigned technical tasks and projects on time and within budget

Design, develop, analyze, and document products, systems, or subsystems

Review customer specifications and requirements, and develop designs to best support them, including cost as a key design variable

Build prototypes to retire key development risks

Specify and evaluate supplier components, subsystems, and services

Support design-to-cost and design-for-manufacture requirements

Provide budget, cost, and schedule input for design and test assignments

What you'll do continued:

Communicate clearly, in writing and verbally, with manufacturing, supply chain, program management, and the customer

Provide technical knowledge and assistance to less-experienced engineers and support personnel

Participate in preparation of moderately complex proposals

Attend engineering, customer, and business meetings as required

Support, communicate, and reinforce the mission, values, and culture of the organization

What you bring:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field (or equivalent experience)

5+ years of relevant engineering/test experience

Strong technical expertise and application domain knowledge

Proven ability to work independently and complete complex technical tasks

Ability to provide technical guidance to less-experienced engineers

Strong written and verbal communication skills

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.

The salary range for this position is $107,089.00/year-$144,570.00/year.This range reflects the good faith estimate of pay the employer is willing to offer at the time of posting. Several factors can influence the pay scale, including but not limited to: Federal contract labor categories and contract wage rates, collective bargaining agreements, geographic location, business considerations, scope, and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidate’s qualifications such as prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for: annual performance-based bonuses, equity awards, and overtime pay (for non-exempt employees as applicable. Our benefits package includes comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision), employer matching 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including ant state-mandated paid sick leave), parental leave benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional development support, and life and disability insurance coverage.

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.

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.

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germantown, MD, 20875, US

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