Senior Test Engineer

Leonardo DRS Land Systems is a recognized leader in the design and integration of complex technologies into new and legacy systems and platforms for global military and commercial customers. Job Summary Leonardo DRS Land Systems is seeking a Senior Test Engineer with expertise in the design, development, analysis, documentation, and support of testing for complex products, systems, or subsystems. The candidate will determine optimal testing processes to assure compliance with applicable requirements and specifications, and will collaborate with other engineering disciplines to verify systems and subsystems across multiple technology areas. Job Responsibilities Design, develop, analyze, document, and support testing of products, systems, and subsystems with electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and/or software components. Create processes to best test a product in order to ensure it meets applicable requirements and specifications. Lead the design and development of test programs to measure the functionality and integrity of products and services. Write test plans and procedures to evaluate the ability of products to meet performance standards and specifications. Troubleshoot test hardware and software. Design and set up instrumentation for measuring test parameters (e.g., strain, pressure, acceleration, temperature). Analyze measurement data to verify performance criteria. Provide budget, cost, and schedule inputs for assignments and proposals. Work independently, regularly reporting progress and status. Arrange scheduling and costs for off‑site testing of hardware at off‑site facilities. Ensure completion of activities on time and within budget. Provide technical knowledge and assistance to other engineers and support personnel. Use computer‑aided engineering or other design/analysis software to design vibration fixtures, test cells, layouts, and support equipment. Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the mission, values, and culture of the organization. Travel is required (10–15%). Attend appropriate engineering, customer, or business meetings. Lead less‑experienced engineers. Qualifications B.S. degree in engineering or equivalent, and a minimum of 5 years of test engineering experience. Understanding and ability to design and perform product environmental testing based on MIL STD 810G or MIL STD 461E or equivalent. Systems hardware and software testing experience. Experience with precision test, measurement devices, and sensor selection. Excellent analytical and communication skills, written and verbal. Detail‑oriented, organized, and able to work well in a team environment as well as independently with little day‑to‑day guidance. Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office products. Fluency in technologies and application domain. Ability to lead a technical group independently. Compensation The expected pay scale for this position is $93,121.00/year – $125,713.00/year for the state of Illinois. Benefits We 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. Additional benefits include flexible work schedules (including a 9/80 program), competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, community service hours, pet insurance, employee stock purchase plan, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage, life insurance, vacation & health & emergency leave, paid holidays, student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, and flexible work schedules. Equal Opportunity Employer 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Leonardo DRS