Senior Verification Engineering Technician

Job ID: 114954

The Leonardo DRS Land Systems business 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. We are a 5 year running Top Workplace in the Greater St. Louis area.

Job Summary

Leonardo DRS Land Systems is seeking a full time Senior Verification Engineering Technician to join our Advanced Concepts team in Bridgeton, MO. The candidate will support engineering with moderately complex engineering duties and other hands-on technical tasks primarily associated with the integration, test and demonstration of new DRS products and capabilities. The primary focus is to support Business Development priorities but may also include some contract program objectives. This role demands a highly motivated individual who can work efficiently in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, including travel to government and private test sites 50-75% of the time.

Job Responsibilities

• Support engineering with moderately complex engineering duties and other hands-on tasks, particularly focusing on Internal Research and Development programs
• Researches, collects, and reports information on the ability and capacity of company products and competing equipment. Aids in the design and development of equipment and systems, and redesign of existing systems to fulfill the needs of customers.
• May act as technical liaison to the Advanced Concepts and Business Development leads, assisting them in validating design concepts and qualifying opportunities
• Understand, manage, and operate within the set test cadences to ensure all tests are performed efficiently and on schedule
• Provide technical support and troubleshoot issues during integration/test events
• Reviews project instructions and drawings to ascertain test specifications, procedures, objectives, test equipment, nature of technical problem and possible solutions, and to support the test design and setup
• Possess and utilize hands-on skills to include use of various hardware and software-related tools to troubleshoot, resolve issues, load software, etc.
• Able to work independently for a weekly basis
• Have a strong familiarity with test range operations to effectively manage and conduct tests
• Work confidently in shop and lab environments and maintains a working knowledge of the DRS product base
• Provides hands-on feedback to engineers
• Adapt to flexible test schedules and be prepared to adjust plans as necessary to meet project demands
• May coordinate maintenance projects
• Mentor and coach less experienced technicians
• Represent DRS in a professional manner at all times, ensuring high standards of conduct and performance.
• Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the mission, values, and culture of the organization

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 4+ years of relevant experience
• Familiarization of blueprints and wiring schematics
• Must have strong mechanical skills
• Soldering and wire bonding experience a plus
• Fundamental understanding of computer systems, operating systems, and configuration files, a plus
• Willing and able to travel 50-75% of the time
• Experience working with Electronice Warfare and/or weapons systems a plus

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.

The salary range for this position is $54,586.00/year- $70,962.00 for the state of Illinois. This range reflects the good faith estimate of pay the employer is willing to offer at the time of posting. Several factors can influence the pay scale, including but not limited to: Federal contract labor categories and contract wage rates, collective bargaining agreements, geographic location, business considerations, scope, and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidate’s qualifications such as prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for: annual performance-based bonuses, equity awards, and overtime pay (for non-exempt employees as applicable. Our benefits package includes comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision), employer matching 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including ant state-mandated paid sick leave), parental leave benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional development support, and life and disability insurance coverage.

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. #LSY