Test Track Operator

Leonardo DRS; West Plains (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 schedule

Competitive vacation

Health & emergency leave

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Leonardo DRS in West Plains, Missouri is seeking a Test Track Operator to support loaders and testing activities on our defense platforms. You'll follow test documents and work closely with design and test engineers to ensure equipment operates safely and effectively.

The role emphasizes hands-on maintenance of loader systems (mechanical, hydraulic, electrical) and adherence to MIS and maintenance instructions, with a focus on quality, safety, and reliability.

Qualifications

• Quality, integrity, and safety-minded with attention to detail.
• Heavy vehicle maintenance and tools.

Responsibilities

• Tunner and Halvorsen
• Maintain both types of Loaders (Mechanical)
• Maintain both types of Loaders (Hydraulic)
• Maintain both types of Loaders (Electrical)
• Follow Test Documents
• Production Acceptance Tests - Functional verifications
• Design Verification Tests
• Follow Assembly and Maintenance instructions
• Manufacturing Instruction Sets (MIS)
• Air Force Technical Orders - Maintenance Instructions
• Work closely with Design Engineers, Test Engineers, and Test Technicians instructions
• Provide operational feedback to Technicians

Skills

Quality & Safety

Heavy vehicle tools

Job description

Test Track Operator

Location: West Plains, MO, US, 65775

Job ID:115096

Your future starts here! Kick off 2026 with a career that makes a difference at Leonardo DRS in West Plains, MO. We're growing and actively hiring for multiple openings across a variety of roles. If you're motivated, ready to learn, and eager to make an impact, we want to hear from you.

The Leonardo DRS Land Systems business is a recognized leader in the design and integration of complex technologies into new and legacy systems and platforms for global military and commercial customers. We are a 6 year running Top Workplace in the Greater St. Louis area.

Job Responsibilities

• Tunner and Halvorsen


• Maintain both types of Loaders
  
  
  
  • Mechanical
  
  
  • Hydraulic
  
  
  • Electrical
  
  
  
  


• Follow Test Documents
  
  
  
  • Production Acceptance Tests - Functional verifications
  
  
  • Design Verification Tests
  
  
  
  


• Follow Assembly and Maintenance instructions
  
  
  
  • Manufacturing Instruction Sets (MIS)
  
  
  • Air Force Technical Orders - Maintenance Instructions
  
  
  
  


• Work closely with Design Engineers, Test Engineers, and Test Technicians instructions


• Provide operational feedback to Technicians

Qualifications

• Quality, Integrity, and Safety minded individual with attention to detail.


• Heavy vehicle maintenance and tools.

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.

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.