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Job ID: 112631

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

We're hiring a **Sr. Engineer, Test Engineering and Automation** in our **Germantown, MD** office. In this role, you will support development, integration, testing, and production of RF-centric products and systems across Signal Solutions line of business. Some remote flexibility permitted* plus we work a 9/80 schedule (every other Friday off)!

Job Responsibilities

+ Develop feature level acceptance criteria and ensure that work products meet those criteria

+ Develop test products/artifacts such as Bi-Directional Traceability Matrix to tie requirements to Test Cases, Test Plans, Test Procedures, and Test Reports

+ Develop and implement test plans and procedures using established templates

+ Develop automated tests for product and systems using a core test framework

+ Perform automation framework design and implementation

+ Work with development teams to test new features, converting initial manual test efforts into new automated tests

+ Identify new automation best practices

+ Lead product transition from development to production

+ Lead and support Product Integration, Verification, & Validation (PIVV) test team(s) during acceptance testing, including test procedure walkthroughs, and answering questions on test software functionality

+ Provide support to regression test team(s), and assist in documenting test results and issues as required

+ Deliver stakeholder and program briefs on Test Engineering products’ status and vision

+ Work as a cost account manager on some Test Engineering activities to ensure tasks are performed within budget and schedule

+ Provide domain technical expertise and assistance to engineering and support personnel

+ Analyze product/stakeholder specifications and requirements, and develop test designs and approaches to best support them within time and cost constraints

+ Effectively communicate with team members, manufacturing, program management, customers and key stakeholders as required

+ Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization

Job Responsibilities Part II

Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree in a STEM Discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) with a minimum of five years relevant experience (or an equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities)

+ Relevant experience includes test development/design and architecture, test automation, data analytics, and process improvement

+ Experience working System Test, Test SW Development, and Systems Engineering

+ Experience working with requirements in DOORS

+ Experience in test method definition, execution, automation, and data analysis

+ Proficient in writing Python scripts. Additional experience with Java (NodeJS) and C++ preferred

+ Proficient in developing automated test scripts utilizing GUI based test automation

+ Experience developing and working with LabVIEW based ATE

+ Experience with Windows/Linux operating systems & Virtual Machines (VMs)

+ Experience parsing test data and developing meaningful insights using technical tools

+ Knowledge of data science including machine learning and applied to operations (i.e. MLOps) preferred

+ Experience with SQL and database technologies

+ Experience with hands on hardware test and integration and comfortable with racking units, being hands on in a lab environment with hardware such as commercial/custom test equipment, custom electronics (simple to very complex), PCBs, Units, Test Sets, subsystems, and systems

+ Competent use of lab equipment including Network analyzers, Spectrum analyzers, Scopes, Power Meters, Signal Generators, etc.

+ Experience with RF hardware and software

+ An understanding of Scaled Agile Framework and DevOps product development processes, including experience with Atlassian tool suite (JIRA, Git, Confluence)

+ Some experience working proposal responses, developing basis of estimates, and developing and preparing proposal artifacts for delivery

+ Ability to lead technical teams and mentoring/guiding the work of more junior engineers

+ Experience performing problem analysis and resolution using lean and continuous improvement tools and tactics to satisfy customer and business needs

+ Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (or higher) certification preferred

+ Familiarity with basic concepts of RF circuit design and troubleshooting preferred

+ Experience in development/production environments, and transition processes between the two

_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_