Senior Test Engineer

Leonardo DRS; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) savings plan

Flexible work schedules

Career-growth programs

Job summary

Leonardo DRS in Danbury, CT is seeking a Hardware Test Engineer to join their Test Engineering department. This role involves analyzing embedded military systems, designing test environments, and collaborating with diverse technical teams. Ideal candidates should possess over 7 years of Electrical/Test Engineering experience, a Bachelor's degree, and expertise in developing test systems with tools like NI LabVIEW. Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits are offered, including flexible work schedules and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Electrical/Test Engineering experience required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is needed.

Responsibilities

• Analyze embedded military systems and implement effective test methods.
• Design and develop test environments and fixtures.
• Maintain detailed test procedures and documentation.

Skills

Electrical/Test Engineering

Interpersonal and communication skills

Microsoft Office

Agile tools (Jira)

Automated test systems (NI LabVIEW, TestStand)

Modeling tools (MATLAB, Simulink, Cameo)

Multitasking

Troubleshooting and debugging

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

NI LabVIEW

TestStand

MATLAB

Simulink

Job description

Location: Danbury, CT, US, 06810-8147

Job Summary

The Hardware Test Engineer will join the Test Engineering department, collaborating with technical teams across the company to understand customer needs and deliver proactive technical solutions. Responsibilities include designing, developing, integrating, and validating automated and manual test systems, as well as embedded diagnostic applications. The role also involves creating and updating test procedures, reports, and fixtures for systems and circuit card assemblies. Candidates should have strong electronics knowledge and software programming skills.

Job Responsibilities

• Analyze embedded military systems to define and implement effective test methods.
• Design and develop test environments, fixtures, and equipment.
• Author and maintain detailed test procedures, reports, and documentation.
• Plan, oversee, and execute qualification and production testing.
• Provide Design for Testability input and support design reviews.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Test and provide necessary training.
• Manage schedules, budgets, and status reporting for assigned tasks.
• Specify and evaluate supplier components and test‑related services.
• Demonstrate strong troubleshooting, debugging, and problem‑solving skills.
• Work independently and collaboratively to meet technical, cost, and schedule goals.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Electrical/Test Engineering experience with a Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
• Diligent, quick learner with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint) and familiar with agile tools (e.g., Jira).
• Experienced in collaborating across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and purchasing teams.
• Skilled in developing automated test systems using NI LabVIEW and TestStand.
• Familiar with modeling tools such as MATLAB, Simulink, and Cameo.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple technical issues in parallel.
• Background in nuclear power plant design and operation and IEEE 323, IEEE 344 and MIL‑STD‑461 are a plus.
• Knowledge of actuator products and control systems is a plus.
• Experience with product qualification at independent testing laboratories (EMI, Shock, Vibration, etc.) is desirable.

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.

Benefits

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.