Product Engineer

Leonardo DRS; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) savings plan

Telemedicine

Life and disability insurance

Flexible 9/80 work schedule

Community service hours

Job summary

Leonardo DRS is hiring a Product & Test Engineer in Dallas, TX. The position interfaces with multiple disciplines to coordinate specifications, conduct tests, troubleshoot data, and validate products to advance infrared sensor technology.

The role emphasizes hands-on electronics testing, design analysis, and process improvements, with opportunities to interact with customers and internal teams. A US citizenship and potential DOD clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
• 0-1 years experience in troubleshooting circuits and electronics test design; entry level preferred.
• Travel up to 15% per year.

Responsibilities

• Act as technical applications interface to both internal & external customers using DRS products
• Design, develop, analyze, document and support testing of products, test systems or subsystems
• Establish and implement product design and manufacturing process changes to reduce cost and improve performance
• Review customer specifications and requirements, and develop designs to best support
• Identify yield limits and recommend changes to increase manufacturing margin
• Responsible for completion of assigned tasks on time and meeting technical requirements
• Communicate clearly with other company personnel and customer, as required
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong understanding of the fundamentals of circuit analysis
• Hands-on experience in electronics test lab environment
• Ability to work independently under supervision of others
• Provide regular reporting of progress and status
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

Visual Studio .NET

C#

Python

MATLAB

FPGA design tools (Altera / Xilinx)

MS Office Suite

Job description

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Location:

Dallas, TX, US, 75243

The Electro Optical InfraredSystems (EOIS) line of business within DRS has locations in Dallas and Austin, TX, Melbourne, FL, and Cypress, CA. EOIS develops, manufactures, and supports infrared and electro-optical solutions for soldiers, ground vehicles and airborneplatforms. We offer an exciting and challenging work environment, a competitive salary and benefits package, and a business culture that rewards performance.

Employing the world’s brightest. Supporting the world’s bravest.

Job Summary

As a Product & Test Engineer, the successful candidate will interface with other team members representing a wide range of disciplines, including: integrated circuit design, analog and digital circuit board design, test engineering, mechanical design, and system design. With product responsibility, the successful candidate will help coordinate specifications between these groups, conduct tests, troubleshoot problems, analyze data, recommend product improvements, complete product validations, and maintain documentation, all with the goal of developing the best infrared sensor technology in the industry

Job Responsibilities

• Act as technical applications interface to both internal & external customers using DRS products
• Design, develop, analyze, document and support testing of products, test systems or subsystems
• Establish and implement product design and manufacturing process changes to reduce cost and improve performance
• Review customer specifications and requirements, and develop designs to best support
• Identify yield limits and recommend changes to increase manufacturing margin
• Responsible for completion of assigned task on time and meeting technical requirements
• Communicate clearly (written and oral) with other company personnel and customer, as required
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong understanding of the fundamentals of circuit analysis
• Hands‑on experience in electronics test lab environment
• Ability to work independently under supervision of others
• Provide regular reporting of progress and status
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIRED SKILLS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
• 0-1 years experience in troubleshooting circuits and / or electronics test design; entry level engineers with prior co‑op / intern and class room experience in electronics test.
• Entry level position. Applicants graduating from college, or those with less than 1 year experience with a previous employer will be given preference.
• Travel up to 15% per year.

DESIRED SKILLS

• Experience with Visual Studio .NET, C#, Python or equivalent programming language
• Experience with testing imagaging detectors, such as infrared detectors or equivalent
• Experience with MS Office Suite
• Familarity with MatLab or MathCAD programming language
• Familiarity with FPGA design tools, such as Altera or Xilinx
• Other higher level languages

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.

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.