Job ID: 113874  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-th
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Mfg Test Equipment Engineer
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Job ID: 113874 

 

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.

Job Summary
Job Responsibilities
  • Apply basic engineering principles to perform routine design, fabrication, modification and/or evaluation in support of manufacturing operations 
  • May prepare plans, conduct support studies, provide analysis or tests in the development of manufacturing operations
  • Responsibilities are limited in scope
  • Follow standard practices/procedures in analyzing situations or data 
  • Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
  • Involved with the design and development of manufacturing test systems for performance testing of products for product acceptance.  Perform basic software development and debugging of test systems in multiple software tools.  Review detail designs to create test protocols.  Assist technicians in the build of the test hardware. 

 

Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in an applicable engineering field and 0+ years of experience or equivalent combination of education/training and experience
  • Specialties may include manufacturing, production, industrial, welding, tooling, testing, processing, software, and robotics

 

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong interest in digital automation, scripting, and software-driven process improvement within a manufacturing or test environment

Working knowledge of programming languages such as Python, C, LabVIEW, MATLAB, or similar tools used in test automation

Familiarity with virtual machines (VMware, Hyper-V, or similar) and basic IT/networking concepts

Exposure to legacy system migration, OS upgrades, or software modernization efforts

Foundational understanding of AI/ML concepts and interest in applying data-driven approaches to improve manufacturing performance

Experience working with data acquisition systems, databases, or structured data analysis

Basic understanding of hardware test systems, instrumentation, or electronic troubleshooting

Ability to interpret electrical schematics, system block diagrams, and software flow diagramsStrong problem-solving skills with the ability to debug both software and hardware issues in integrated systems

Comfortable working in environments with aging equipment and driving modernization efforts

Demonstrated ability to document processes, create standard work, and maintain configuration control

Curious, self-driven learner with a passion for automation and continuous improvement

Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across engineering, IT, and operations teams

 

 

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

Company Details
DRS Technologies
12930 Worldgate Drive
Suite 200
Herndon, Virginia 20170 USA
www.drs.com
251 Open Jobs Available
DRS Technologies, A Finmeccanica Company, provides leading edge products and services to government and commercial customers worldwide. Focused on defense electronics, we develop and manufacture a broad range of mission critical systems and components...

Benefits:
Wherever you are in your career – just starting out or a seasoned professional – your benefits represent an important part of your overall compensation. DRS is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive program of benefits with a focus on overall well being. Our program includes health, life, disability and retirement plans. It is designed with flexibility so that you can choose the plans or coverage levels that best meet your personal and your family‘s needs. Choices range from plan option, to in- or out-of-network provider access, to an array of voluntary plans from which to choose.
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Job Info
Location
Fort Walton Beach, Florida, United States
Type
Permanent
Company Details
DRS Technologies
12930 Worldgate Drive
Suite 200
Herndon, Virginia 20170 USA
www.drs.com
251 Open Jobs Available
DRS Technologies, A Finmeccanica Company, provides leading edge products and services to government and commercial customers worldwide. Focused on defense electronics, we develop and manufacture a broad range of mission critical systems and components...

Benefits:
Wherever you are in your career – just starting out or a seasoned professional – your benefits represent an important part of your overall compensation. DRS is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive program of benefits with a focus on overall well being. Our program includes health, life, disability and retirement plans. It is designed with flexibility so that you can choose the plans or coverage levels that best meet your personal and your family‘s needs. Choices range from plan option, to in- or out-of-network provider access, to an array of voluntary plans from which to choose.

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