Sustaining Electrical Engineer

Leonardo DRS; Danbury, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Leonardo DRS is seeking a Sustaining Electrical Engineer to provide hands‑on engineering support across the product lifecycle — from production floor troubleshooting to limited redesign efforts.

This role bridges design intent and manufacturing reality, working cross‑functionally to resolve technical issues, drive continuous improvement, and maintain the engineering documentation that keeps production running smoothly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering required.
• 3+ years of relevant sustaining engineering experience.
• Hands-on LabVIEW for test automation and data acquisition.
• Experience with embedded C/C++ and hardware debugging.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on engineering support to production teams to minimize downtime.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues across the product lifecycle from build to end-of-life.
• Diagnose root cause failures at board, system, and software/firmware levels; drive corrective action.

Skills

Electrical engineering fundamentals

LabVIEW

LabStand

Embedded C/C++

Troubleshooting

Root-cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Tools

LabStand

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Sustaining Electrical Engineer

Location: Danbury, CT, US, 06810-8147

Job ID:114029

The Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems business is a trusted provider of innovative naval gas and hybrid power systems, control technology and support solutions for the U.S. Navy and navies around the world.

Job Summary

Leonardo DRS is seeking a Sustaining Electrical Engineer to provide hands‑on engineering support across the product lifecycle — from production floor troubleshooting to limited redesign efforts. This role bridges design intent and manufacturing reality, working cross‑functionally to resolve technical issues, drive continuous improvement, and maintain the engineering documentation that keeps production running smoothly. Strong candidates bring both electrical/computer engineering fundamentals and low‑level software/firmware troubleshooting skills, with hands‑on experience in LabVIEW and LabStand test environments.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide hands‑on engineering support directly to production teams, resolving technical issues in real time to minimize line downtime and schedule impact.
• Troubleshoot and resolve product and process issues throughout the product lifecycle, from initial build through end‑of‑life support.
• Diagnose root cause failures at the board, system, and software/firmware level, escalating and driving corrective action as needed.
• Perform limited redesign efforts to correct recurring issues, improve manufacturability, or address component obsolescence.
• Identify and drive process improvements using data‑driven root cause and corrective action (RCCA) methods.
• Serve as a technical liaison between the production floor and engineering, ensuring design intent is preserved through changes.
• Maintain and update engineering documentation, including drawings, schematics, and technical specifications.
• Develop, revise, and execute test procedures to validate product performance and repair/rework activities.
• Author, review, and process Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) through the formal change control process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
• Minimum of 3 years of applicable experience
• Working knowledge of electrical/electronic circuit design, schematics, and troubleshooting techniques
• Hands‑on experience with LabVIEW for test automation and data acquisition
• Familiarity with LabStand or equivalent automated test station environments
• Experience with low‑level software/firmware debugging (embedded C/C++, register‑level debugging, communication buses such as I2C/SPI/UART, etc.)
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and bills of material (BOMs)
• Strong analytical and root‑cause problem‑solving skills

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.

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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.