Sr. Engineer, Test Engineering and Automation
Leonardo DRS
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Leonardo DRS is seeking a Sr. Engineer, Test Engineering and Automation in Frederick, MD to lead the development, integration, and automation of RF-centric test solutions. You will drive automated testing across hardware, firmware, software, and fixtures, while mentoring junior engineers and coordinating with multiple engineering teams.
The role emphasizes hands-on lab work, test data analysis, and transitioning test methods from development to manufacturing in a fast-paced defense environment.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related STEM with 5+ years of relevant experience.
- Proficient in automated test development and ATE environments.
- Proficient developing automated test software using Python.
- Hands-on experience with RF/electronic test instrumentation.
- Experience with Windows and Linux environments.
- Ability to lead and mentor engineers.
- Ability to work across hardware, firmware, software, and test equipment.
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.
- Develop automated test software using Python, LabVIEW, and other applicable 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.
- Lead product and system integration, verification and validation, acceptance testing, and regression testing.
- Lead troubleshooting and root-cause analysis across hardware, firmware, software, instrumentation, fixtures, and test systems.
- Analyze test data to identify trends and failure mechanisms.
- Work with development teams to convert manual test methods into automated solutions.
- Develop and maintain requirements-to-test traceability and test artifacts.
- Support development and implementation of test fixtures and engineering test stations.
- Lead transition of test solutions from engineering to manufacturing.
- Collaborate with RF, Digital/FPGA, Embedded Software, Systems, Manufacturing, and Program teams.
- Identify opportunities to improve test efficiency and maintainability through automation.
- Provide technical leadership and mentoring.
- Communicate test status and risks to leadership, customers, and stakeholders.
- Support estimates, proposals, planning, and execution of Test Engineering efforts.
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Job description
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.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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