Senior Test Engineer

Leonardo DRS; Frederick (MD); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Flexible work schedules (9/80 and 4/10

Job summary

Leonardo DRS is seeking a Sr. Engineer, Test Engineering and Automation in Frederick, MD to drive automated test solutions for RF-centric products.

You will blend hardware, firmware, software, and instrumentation expertise to deliver robust test capabilities and data-driven insights. The role emphasizes leadership, complex troubleshooting, and collaboration with RF, Digital/FPGA, Embedded Software, Systems, Manufacturing, and Program teams, with flexible onsite/hybrid options and 9/80 or 4/10

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related STEM field with 5+ years of experience.
• Experience in test engineering, automated test development, system integration, and verification/validation.
• Proficiency in automated test software development using Python.
• Experience with ATE and software-based test frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with electronic hardware in labs and RF/test equipment.
• Understanding of Windows/Linux environments and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop test strategies, acceptance criteria, plans, procedures, and reports for RF-centric products.
• Create, integrate, and maintain automated test solutions and ATE.
• Develop automated test software using Python, LabVIEW, and related tools.
• Architect reusable software, instrument-control capabilities, and common test frameworks.
• Interface with RF/test equipment (analyzers, generators, meters, oscilloscopes).
• Lead product/system integration, verification/validation, and regression testing.

Skills

Python programming

LabVIEW

Automated test development

Electrical testing

Mentoring teammates

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

ATE systems

SCPI/VISA

Test hardware interfaces

Job description

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Location:

Frederick, MD, US, 21703

Job ID:115316

The Leonardo DRS Airborne and Intelligence Systems business is a global leader and strategic partner committed to delivering world-class, full life-cycle defense and intelligence products that protect the security of our nation and our allies. From air combat training to state-of-the-art electronic warfare systems, our technology is deployed by virtually all U.S. military and government agencies around the world.

Job Summary

The Leonardo DRS Airborne and Intelligence Systems business is a global leader and strategic partner committed to delivering world-class, full life-cycle defense and intelligence products that protect the security of our nation and our allies.From air combat training to state-of-the-art electronic warfare systems, our technology is deployed by virtually all U.S. military and government agencies around the world.

We are seeking a Sr. Engineer, Test Engineering and Automation to support the development, integration, verification, and production transition of advanced RF-centric products and systems. This role will develop and implement automated test solutions, lead complex hardware/software integration and troubleshooting activities, analyze test data, and support product transition from engineering into manufacturing.

The ideal candidate combines strong hands-on test engineering experience with software-based test automation and is comfortable working across hardware, firmware, software, instrumentation, and automated test equipment (ATE). This individual will also provide technical leadership and mentoring while helping advance standardized, reusable, and data-driven test capabilities across programs.

This position offers flexible work arrangements, including onsite or hybrid work options, as well as alternative work schedules such as 9/80 (every other Friday off) or 4/10 (four 10-hour workdays per week) , based on role and business needs. Employees must live within commuting distance of the facility.

Job Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities

Develop test strategies, acceptance criteria, test plans, procedures, test cases, and test reports for complex RF-centric products and systems.

Develop, integrate, and maintain automated test solutions and ATE supporting engineering development, integration, verification, and production.

Develop automated test software using Python, LabVIEW, and other applicable test automation environments.

Architect and implement reusable test software, instrument-control capabilities, hardware abstraction, and common test frameworks.

Interface with lab instrumentation including network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, power meters, oscilloscopes, and other RF/electronic test equipment.

Lead product and system integration, verification and validation, acceptance testing, and regression testing activities.

Lead troubleshooting and root-cause analysis of complex test and integration issues across hardware, firmware, software, instrumentation, fixtures, and automated test systems.

Analyze test data to identify trends, anomalies, failure mechanisms, and opportunities to improve product and test performance.

Work with development teams to convert initial manual test methods into robust, repeatable automated test solutions.

Develop and maintain requirements-to-test traceability and associated test artifacts.

Support development and implementation of test fixtures, interfaces, and engineering test stations.

Lead transition of test solutions from engineering development into manufacturing, including test procedure walkthroughs, training, troubleshooting, and production support.

Collaborate with RF, Digital/FPGA, Embedded Software, Systems, Manufacturing, and Program teams to improve product testability and resolve technical issues.

Identify and implement opportunities to improve test efficiency, reuse, reliability, throughput, and maintainability through automation and continuous improvement.

Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to junior engineers and other technical personnel.

Communicate test status, technical risks, results, and recommendations to engineering leadership, program management, customers, and other stakeholders.

Support engineering estimates, proposals, planning activities, and execution of assigned Test Engineering efforts within cost and schedule constraints.

Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the mission, values, and culture of the organization

Qualifications

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or another relevant STEM discipline with a minimum of five years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.

Demonstrated experience in test engineering, automated test development, system integration, verification and validation, or related engineering disciplines.

Proficiency developing automated test software using Python.

Experience developing or working with automated test equipment (ATE) and software-based test frameworks.

Hands-on experience integrating and troubleshooting electronic hardware in an engineering lab environment.

Experience using electronic and/or RF lab instrumentation such as network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, power meters, oscilloscopes, or similar equipment.

Experience troubleshooting complex systems across hardware, software, firmware, instrumentation, and test-equipment boundaries.

Experience developing and executing engineering test plans, procedures, and test methods.

Experience analyzing engineering test data and communicating technical findings.

Working knowledge of Windows and/or Linux environments.

Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary engineering teams and communicate with technical and nontechnical stakeholders.

Ability to provide technical leadership and mentor or guide less-experienced engineers.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience developing automated test solutions using LabVIEW, C/C++, or similar programming/test automation environments.

Experience with RF/microwave hardware, receiver systems, tuners, communications systems, or other RF-centric products.

Familiarity with RF measurements such as gain, noise figure, linearity, compression, IP2/IP3, spurious performance, phase noise, or similar performance parameters.

Experience with instrument-control interfaces and protocols such as SCPI, VISA, Ethernet, serial, or similar technologies.

Experience with SQL, databases, test-data infrastructure, and engineering data-analysis/visualization tools.

Experience using Python data-analysis libraries such as NumPy, Pandas, or similar tools.

Exposure to machine learning, advanced analytics, or AI-enabled approaches applied to test data, diagnostics, or engineering workflows.

Experience transitioning automated test solutions from engineering development into manufacturing or production.

Experience with requirements management and development tools such as DOORS, JIRA, Git, or Confluence.

Experience with Agile/DevOps development practices.

Experience developing engineering estimates, basis of estimates (BOEs), or technical proposal content.

Familiarity with Lean/Six Sigma or other continuous-improvement methodologies.

Experience serving as a technical lead and/or managing technical work packages within cost and schedule constraints.

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. #AIS

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.