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Test Engineer

Leonardo DRS
High Ridge, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 4/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/16/2026
Job description:

Job ID: 114257 

 

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.

 

Company Overview

 

DRS Marlo Coil manufactures durable heat transfer, refrigeration, and air handling equipment serving industrial, commercial, utility, and marine sectors. Our custom-engineered heat transfer solutions are designed to cool, heat, and dehumidify air streams for both process applications and building comfort. Our equipment is proudly installed on most U.S. Navy surface combatant ships and submarines. Additionally, DRS Marlo Coil is strategically positioned for substantial growth in the Industrial and Commercial markets.
For more information on Leonardo DRS, visit www.leonardodrs.com, and for details on our Commercial/Industrial operations, see www.marlocoil.com.

 

Job Summary

The Test Engineer position is responsible for and will participate in all phases of testing for a variety of HVAC&R products for both commercial and defense markets including heat exchanger coils, rugged air conditioning systems, refrigeration plants, fans, and air handling systems. The Test Engineer will assist in test setup, supervise and participate in testing, analyze results, and troubleshoot test data, develop test procedures as part of a team, and report test results.

Job Responsibilities

•    Involved with the design, development and execution of test programs to measure the functionality and integrity of products and services
•    Write test procedures and protocols to assess product reliability and evaluate the ability of products to meet performance standards and specifications
•    Support scheduling and prioritizing lab tests
•    Debug test hardware and software

Job Responsibilities Part II

•    Responsible for technical activity and completion of assigned task on time and budget 
•    Design, develop, analyze, document and support testing of products, systems, or subsystems 
•    May use computer-aided engineering or other design / analysis software in the performance of assignments
•    Report of progress and status regularly
•    Provide budget, cost and schedule input for design assignments
•    Specify and evaluate supplier components, subsystems, and services
•    Support the program design to cost and design for manufacture requirements
•    Develop prototypes to retire key development risks
•    Communicate clearly (written and oral) with other company personnel and the customer as required
•    Participates in preparation of less-complex proposals
•    May provide technical knowledge and assistance to other engineers and support personnel 
•    Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization

Qualifications

•    Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering or related technical field with 5-plus years experience
•    EPA 608 Certification or the ability to obtain it
•    Experience with the measurement of temperature, pressure, and flow
•    Comfortable and competent operating mechanical components and equipment, preferably HVAC&R (air conditioning, air handling and refrigeration) equipment and/or centrifugal pumps and variable frequency drives
•    Competency with MS Office software tools including Word, Excel and PowerPoint 
•    Comfortable and competent writing and creating technical documentation

 

Desired Qualifications

•    Experience with laboratory equipment
•    Experience working with fluid handling systems including pumps, control valves, piping systems, 
•    Experience designing and/or assembling plumbing/piping systems
•    Experience using LabView or other data acquisition systems 
•    Comfortable and competent reading flowsheets or piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID)

 

U.S. Citizenship required. 

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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