Principal Test Engineer

Leonardo DRS; Germantown (MD); On-site; USD 119,940 - 161,919; Full time

Job summary

Leonardo DRS is seeking a Principal Test Engineer in Germantown, MD to lead test program development and delivery for radar and avionics solutions. The role entails designing and executing tests, evaluating performance against specifications, and mentoring junior engineers.

The candidate should have a strong background in engineering disciplines, mastery of relevant technologies, and the ability to work with cross-functional teams and customers. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field with minimum 8 years of experience.
• Mastery of technologies and domain knowledge across engineering disciplines.
• Significant experience in multiple engineering disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Drive technology and ensure completion of activity on time and budget.
• Design, develop, analyze, document and support testing of products and systems.
• Mentor and coach other engineers and interact with management and customers as required.
• Prepare complex proposals and provide technical expertise to teams.

Skills

Mastery of technologies and domain

Knowledge across engineering domains

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field

Job description

Principal Test Engineer

Location: Germantown, MD, US, 20876

Job ID: 114896

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.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for driving technology and completion of activity on time and budget
• Design, develop, analyze, document and support testing of products, systems or subsystems
• Ability to complete a technical project independently
• Mentor and coach other engineers.
• Review customer specifications and requirements, and develop designs to best support them, including cost as a key design variable
• Provide budget, cost and schedule input for design assignments
• Document component and subsystem specifications and material requirements
• Specify and evaluate supplier components, subsystems and services
• Support the program design to cost and design for manufacture requirements
• Develop prototypes to retire key development risks
• Communicate clearly (written and oral) with manufacturing, supply chain, program management and the customer as required
• Participate heavily in preparation of the more complex and significant proposals
• Provide technical expertise and assistance to other engineers and support personnel
• Interact with technical management, other professionals, technicians and support personnel to coordinate, recommend and confer regarding technical activities and progress
• Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
• Attend appropriate engineering, customer or business meetings
• Mentor and coach less-experienced engineers
• Involved with the design and development of test programs to measure the functionality and integrity of products and services. Write test procedures and protocols to assess product reliability and evaluates the ability of products to meet performance standards and specifications. Debug test hardware and software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field with a minimum of 8 years of experience
• Mastery of technologies and domain knowledge
• Expected to have knowledge and significant experience in multiple engineering disciplines

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.

Salary and Benefits

The salary range for this position is ($119,940/year- $161,919). 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 anti state-mandated paid sick leave), parental leave benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional development support, and life and disability insurance coverage.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Company Vision and Values

Our Vision. To be the leading mid-tier defense technology company in the U.S.

• 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.