Test Technician

Leonardo DRS; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) savings plan

Flexible work schedules (9/80)

Job summary

Leonardo DRS, Inc. in Danbury, CT is seeking a Test Technician to work from wiring and assembly drawings, run test set-ups of significant complexity, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

You will lead a team to meet production deadlines, diagnose electrical, optical, or mechanical failures, perform preventative maintenance, and assist engineering with test fixtures and evaluations.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in a technical field.
• Must demonstrate strong decision‑making, communication, and leadership skills.
• Experience handling small delicate components; ESD practices.
• Experience with MRP is a plus.
• Soldering and wire bonding experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work from wiring and assembly drawings, operation sheets, engineering specifications and sketches including running test set-ups of significant complexity.
• Interpret and follow written documents such as SOPs and test procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all safety and regulatory requirements applicable to the company in accordance with State and Federal regulations.
• Interface with other departments to assure efficient flow of information and materials.
• Lead a team to meet production deadlines and ensure quality of finished product (pass/fail rates).
• Diagnose cause of electrical, optical, mechanical malfunction, or failure of operational equipment.
• Performs preventative and corrective maintenance.
• Modify a variety of complex electrical prototypes in accordance with engineering instructions.
• Support Engineering while utilizing industry best practices including but not limited to creating test fixtures, test set-ups, and evaluations of product and/or fixtures.
• Conduct developmental tests while ensuring safety of yourself and your team.

Skills

Decision making

Communication

Leadership

Mechanical skills

Education

Associate’s degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

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Location:

Danbury, CT, US, 06810-8147

Job ID:115662

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

Join our Danbury, CT team as a Test Technician.

What You Will Do

• Work from complex wiring and assembly drawings, operation sheets, engineering specifications and sketches including running test set-ups of significant complexity
• Interpret and follow written documents such as SOPs and test procedures
• Ensure compliance with all safety and regulatory requirements applicable to the company in accordance with State and Federal regulations
• Interface with other departments to assure efficient flow of information and materials
• Lead a team to meet production deadlines and ensure quality of finished product (pass/fail rates)
• Diagnose cause of electrical, optical, mechanical malfunction, or failure of operational equipment
• Performs preventative and corrective maintenance
• Modify a variety of complex electrical prototypes in accordance with engineering instructions
• Support Engineering while utilizing industry best practices including but not limited to creating test fixtures, test set-ups, and evaluations of product and/or fixtures
• Conduct developmental tests while ensuring safety of yourself and your team

Education & Experience Requirements

• 2+ years experience and associate’s degree in a technical discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience in the field in a related area
• Must demonstrate strong decision-making, communication, and leadership skills
• Experienced handling small delicate components, using ESD practices
• Experienced in the use of various computer applications, specifically the Microsoft suite
• Must have strong mechanical skills
• Soldering and wire bonding experience a plus
• Experience with MRP is a plus

U.S. Citizenship required. This position may require 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.

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.