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Test Engineering Technician

Leonardo DRS
Danbury, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 10/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/8/2027

Job ID: 115671


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

We are seeking an Engineering Technician to support the Test Engineering functional group with a variety of moderately complex engineering duties, including hands-on tasks. This role involves setting up and conducting tests, analyzing results, and providing direct support to engineers. Responsibilities include operating test equipment, fabricating and modifying test fixtures, maintaining lab safety and organization, and ensuring compliance with test specifications and procedures.

Job Responsibilities

  • Familiar with a laboratory environment and test equipment
  • Set up test apparatus and conduct operational testing
  • Write test reports to assess the ability of products to perform per specifications
  • Review project instructions and drawings to ascertain test specifications, procedures, objectives, test equipment needed, nature of technical problem and possible solutions
  • Set up and conduct tests of assembled units, sub-assemblies and components
  • Record results with numerical and graphical data
  • Analyze test results related to the design and test objectives
  • Provide hands-on feedback to engineers
  • Support of qualification testing including test execution coordination in-house and at external labs
  • Operate Engineering Lab environmental chamber
  • Fabricate engineering and manufacturing test fixtures from drawings and schematics
  • Perform test fixture repairs, modifications and certifications
  • Perform lab 6S activities (cleanup, safety, etc.) Ability to work independently with minimum supervision

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED
  • 4 years of applicable experience
  • Ability to interpret schematics
  • Mechanical aptitude and practical knowledge of general hand tools and machine shop equipment
  • Experience with MS Office products
  • Ability to troubleshoot hardware to the component level
  • Prior soldering experience

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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Benefits:

Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, 401K Plan

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