Test Engineer

Leonardo DRS; Germantown (MD); On-site; USD 91,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Program

9/80 work schedule

Job summary

DRS RADA Technologies in Germantown, MD, is seeking a Test Engineer for a full-time, on-site role. The position involves designing and executing test programs to validate product performance and reliability.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, at least 2 years of experience, and the ability to work independently. U.S. citizenship and an active or attainable DoD clearance are required, with a salary range of $91,000–$120,000 and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2 years of engineering/technical experience.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop test programs to measure the functionality and integrity of products and services.
• Write test procedures and protocols to assess product reliability and whether it meets performance standards and specifications.
• Debug test hardware and software.
• Provide technical activity and complete assigned tasks on time and budget.
• Design, develop, analyze, document and support testing of products, systems or subsystems.
• May use computer-aided engineering or other design/analysis software in assignments.
• Report progress and status regularly.
• Review customer specifications and requirements and develop designs to support them, including cost as a design variable.
• Provide budget, cost and schedule input for design assignments.
• Specify and evaluate supplier components, subsystems and services.
• Support design to cost and design for manufacture requirements.
• Develop prototypes to retire key development risks.
• Communicate clearly with company personnel and customers as required.
• Participate in preparation of less-complex proposals.
• May provide technical knowledge and assistance to other engineers and support personnel.

Skills

Independent work

Technical expertise

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Equivalent experience

Job description

DRS RADA Technologies, a subsidiary of Leonardo DRS, is focused on proprietary radar solutions and legacy avionics systems supporting the defense industry globally. The company is a global pioneer of AESA tactical radars for active military protection, counter-drone applications, critical infrastructure protection, and border surveillance.

Job ID: 114859

DRS RADA Technologies in Germantown, MD, is hiring a Test Engineer. This position is full time and on-site.

Job Summary

DRS RADA Technologies in Germantown, MD, is hiring a Test Engineer. This position is full time and on-site.

Job Responsibilities

• Involved with the design and development of test programs to measure the functionality and integrity of products and services. Write test procedures and protocols to assess product reliability and evaluates the ability of products to meet performance standards and specifications. Debug test hardware and software.
• Responsible for technical activity and completion of assigned task on time and budget
• Design, develop, analyze, document and support testing of products, systems or subsystems
• May use computer-aided engineering or other design/analysis software in the performance of assignments.
• Report of progress and status regularly
• Review customer specifications and requirements, and under direction, develop designs to best support them, including cost as a key design variable
• Provide budget, cost and schedule input for design assignments
• Specify and evaluate supplier components, subsystems and services
• Support the program design to cost and design for manufacture requirements
• Develop prototypes to retire key development risks
• Communicate clearly (written and oral) with other company personnel and the customer as required
• Participates in preparation of less-complex proposals
• May provide technical knowledge and assistance to other engineers and support personnel
• Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
• Attend appropriate engineering, customer or business meetings

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field or equivalent experience and a minimum of 2 years of experience
• Competent technical expertise and application domain knowledge
• Ability to work independently

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.

The salary range for this position is ($91,000/year- $120,000). This range reflects the good faith estimate of pay the employer is willing to offer at the time of posting. Several factors can influence the pay scale, including but not limited to: Federal contract labor categories and contract wage rates, collective bargaining agreements, geographic location, business considerations, scope, and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidate’s qualifications such as prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for: annual performance-based bonuses, equity awards, and overtime pay (for non-exempt employees as applicable. Our benefits package includes comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision), employer matching 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including ant state-mandated paid sick leave), parental leave benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional development support, and life and disability insurance coverage.

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.

We offer: Competitive salary and benefits, 401k, Paid Paternity Leave, Employee Stock Purchase Program, Tuition Reimbursement, 9/80 schedule