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Test Engineer

Leonardo DRS
Danbury, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 12/17/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/16/2026
Job description:

Job ID: 113252 

 

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

The candidate hired for this position will be part of the Test Engineering department, and partner with technical experts throughout the company to be accountable for understanding customer needs and providing meaningful, proactive technical solutions.

The Hardware Test Engineer will perform requirements analysis, design, implementation, integration, verification, and validation for automated test equipment, manual test program sets, as well as embedded diagnostic test applications. Job responsibilities include the ability to generate and/or modify test procedures and test reports, and develop test fixtures for systems, assemblies, and circuit card assemblies.

Job Responsibilities
  • Work hands-on with embedded military instrumentation and control systems to develop effective test strategies.
  • Design test setups—fixtures, equipment, cables, and components—to support qualification and production testing.
  • Write and execute test procedures, run product qualification tests, and document results in clear test reports.
  • Collaborate in design reviews by providing Design-for-Testability input and evaluating supplier components and subsystems.
  • Support Manufacturing Test through training and troubleshooting, proactively driving issues to resolution.
  • Manage your tasks with accountability—providing schedule, cost, and progress updates while delivering on technical requirements.
  • Communicate clearly, work well both independently and with cross-functional teams, and contribute to continuous improvement. 
Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
• 0–2 years of electrical or test engineering experience (internships, co-ops, and project work welcome)
• Motivated, hardworking, and eager to learn in a fast-paced engineering environment
• Strong communication and teamwork skills to collaborate effectively across engineering teams
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint) for documentation and presentations
• Ability to multitask and contribute to several projects or issues in parallel
• Exposure to agile development practices and tools such as Jira
• Familiarity with modeling or simulation tools (e.g., MATLAB, Simulink, Cameo)
• Experience or coursework supporting manufacturing processes (purchasing, quality, test, or manufacturing engineering)
• Interest or foundational experience in developing automated test and measurement systems (e.g., NI LabVIEW, TestStand)

   

 

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.

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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