Senior Test Engineer

Leonardo DRS
Bridgeton, MO, United States
2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Compensation
$93,121.0 - $125,713.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Testing (Software) Microsoft Office Subsystems Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) Hardware Testing Hardware Infrastructure

Job description

Leonardo DRS Land Systems is seeking a Senior Test Engineer with expertise in the design, development, analysis, documentation, and support of the testing of complex products, systems or subsystems. The candidate must have the ability to determine how to create a process that would best test a product in order to assure that the product meets applicable requirements and specifications. The selected candidate will work with other engineering disciplines and use their test engineering expertise to verify various systems and subsystems across multiple technology areas., * Design, develop, analyze, document and support testing of products, systems, or subsystems (with electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and/or software components).

  • Determine how to create processes to best test a product in order to assure that the product meets applicable requirements and specifications.
  • Lead the design and development of test programs to measure the functionality and integrity of products and services.
  • Write test plans and procedures to evaluate the ability of products to meet performance standards and specifications.
  • Troubleshoot test hardware and software.
  • Design and setup instrumentation for measuring test parameters, e.g. strain, pressure, acceleration, temperature, etc.
  • Analyze measurement data to verify performance criteria.
  • Provide budget, cost and schedule inputs for assignments and proposals.
  • Be able to work independently, regularly reporting progress and status.
  • Arrange scheduling and costs for offsite testing of hardware at off-site facilities.
  • Responsible for completion of activities on time and budget.
  • Provide technical knowledge and assistance to other engineers and support personnel.
  • May use computer-aided engineering or other design/analysis software to design vibration fixtures, design test cells and layouts, and design support equipment to conduct testing.
  • Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization.
  • Travel is required (10-15%).
  • Attend appropriate engineerin, customer or business meetings.
  • Lead less-experienced engineers

Requirements

Do you have experience in Vibration analysis?, * B.S. degree in engineering or equivalent, and a minimum of 5 years of test engineering experience

  • Understanding and ability to design and perform product environmental testing based on the requirements provided in MIL STD 810G or MIL STD 461E or equivalent.
  • Systems Hardware & software testing experience.
  • Experience with precision test, measurement devices, and sensor selection.
  • Excellent analytical and communication skills, written and verbal.
  • Detail-oriented, organized, and able to work well in a team environment as well as independently with little day-to-day guidance.
  • Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office products.
  • Fluency in technologies and application domain
  • Ability to lead a technical group independently

Benefits & conditions

Pulled from the full job description

  • Loan repayment program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Pet insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Parental leave
  • 401(k), The expected pay scale for this position is $93,121.00/year - $125,713.00/year for the state of Illinois. Should the level, location, or scope of the position change during the hiring process, the pay scale may be modified accordingly. When extending an offer of employment, Leonardo DRS considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position; any Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, the candidate’s relevant work experience, education/training, certifications, and key skills; internal equity; and market and business considerations. 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.

LSY

Leonardo DRS Land Systems division is a recognized world leader in the integration of complex technologies into legacy systems and platforms for military and commercial customers globally. DRS Land Systems offers a diverse portfolio of military products and technologies focused on battlefield reconnaissance and surveillance, survivability, lethality, heavy transport mobility, fuel and water distribution, radar and electronic systems testing. Headquartered in Bridgeton, MO with a 100- acre heavy equipment manufacturing facility in West Plains, MO, and a site in Goleta, CA.

We offer employees:

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Pet insurance

401K retirement plan

Employee Stock Purchase plan

Short-term and long-term disability coverage

Life insurance

Vacation & Health & Emergency leave

Paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Student loan repayment

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible work schedule

About the company

Leonardo DRS is a prime contractor, leading technology innovator and supplier of integrated products, services and support to military forces, intelligence agencies and defense contractors worldwide. The company specializes in naval and maritime systems, ground combat mission command and network computing, global satellite communications and network infrastructure, avionics systems, and intelligence and security solutions. Additionally, the company builds power systems and electro-optical/infrared systems for a wide range of commercial customers. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, Leonardo DRS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Leonardo S.p.A. For additional information on DRS, please visit our website at www.leonardodrs.com, The Leonardo DRS Land Systems business is a recognized leader in the design and integration of complex technologies into new and legacy systems and platforms for global military and commercial customers. We are a 5 year running Top Workplace in the Greater St. Louis area.

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