Loader Systems Test Technician

Leonardo DRS; West Plains (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 schedule

Competitive vacation

Health & emergency leave

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Leonardo DRS in West Plains, Missouri is seeking a Test Track Operator to support loaders and testing activities on our defense platforms. You'll follow test documents and work closely with design and test engineers to ensure equipment operates safely and effectively.

The role emphasizes hands-on maintenance of loader systems (mechanical, hydraulic, electrical) and adherence to MIS and maintenance instructions, with a focus on quality, safety, and reliability.

Qualifications

• Quality, integrity, and safety-minded with attention to detail.
• Heavy vehicle maintenance and tools.

Responsibilities

• Tunner and Halvorsen
• Maintain both types of Loaders (Mechanical)
• Maintain both types of Loaders (Hydraulic)
• Maintain both types of Loaders (Electrical)
• Follow Test Documents
• Production Acceptance Tests - Functional verifications
• Design Verification Tests
• Follow Assembly and Maintenance instructions
• Manufacturing Instruction Sets (MIS)
• Air Force Technical Orders - Maintenance Instructions
• Work closely with Design Engineers, Test Engineers, and Test Technicians instructions
• Provide operational feedback to Technicians

Skills

Quality & Safety

Heavy vehicle tools

Job description

Leonardo DRS in West Plains, Missouri is seeking a Test Track Operator to support loaders and testing activities on our defense platforms. You'll follow test documents and work closely with design and test engineers to ensure equipment operates safely and effectively.

The role emphasizes hands-on maintenance of loader systems (mechanical, hydraulic, electrical) and adherence to MIS and maintenance instructions, with a focus on quality, safety, and reliability.