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Lead Test Technician - Large Systems/Avionics

Leonardo DRS
Johnstown, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/1/2026
Job ID: 112361

The Leonardo DRS Naval Electronics business provides leading naval computing infrastructure, network and data distribution and middleware enterprise services, as well as world-class manufacturing and support capabilities.

Summary/Location - Onsite: Johnstown, PA

Leonardo DRS Naval Electronics has an immediate opening for a Lead Test Technician to provide technical support to engineers in performing standard testing processes on a variety of equipment and record the results for our Large Systems/Avionics focus factories.

This position is based onsite in our Display, Processing, and Networking Center of Excellence in Johnstown, PA.

Job Responsibilities

  • Provide technical support to engineers on a variety of complex components, devices, material, products, processes and/or equipment
  • Work from complex wiring and assembly drawings, operation sheets, engineering specifications and sketches and running sheets of significant complexity
  • Interpret and follow written documents such as SOPs and safety rules
  • Ensure compliance with all safety and regulatory requirements applicable to the company in accordance with State and Federal regulations and any applicable certification required to maintain the certification
  • Lead training new team members
  • Interface with other departments to assure efficient flow of information and materials
  • Perform Key Performance Indicators:
    • Meet production deadlines
    • Quality of finished product (Pass/fail rates)
    • Compliance outcomes
  • Diagnose cause of electrical, optical or mechanical malfunction or failure of operational equipment and performs preventative and corrective maintenance
  • Modify a variety of complex electrical prototypes to correct functional deviations
  • Perform standard testing processes on a variety of equipment and record results

Qualifications

  • Requires an associate’s degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience in the field or in a related area - Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering preferred
  • Require knowledge of industry specific tests and testing equipment, alignment and troubleshooting test failures
  • Must demonstrate strong decision-making and leadership skills.
  • Experienced handling small delicate components, using ESD practices
  • Experienced in the use of various computer applications, including Access, Excel, and Labview.
  • Experience with MRP a plus.
  • Must have good mechanical skills

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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