Manager Test Engineering Job Listing at Leonardo DRS in Bridgeton, MO (Job ID 1256685400)

Description

Job ID: 111475 

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 4 year running Top Workplace in the Greater St. Louis area.  

Leonardo DRS Land Systems is seeking a full time Manager of Test Engineering for our Bridgeton, MO facility, with expertise in the design, development, analysis, documentation, and support of the testing of complex products, systems, or subsystems.  The candidate must have the ability to determine how to create a process that would best test a product to assure that the product meets applicable requirements and specifications.  The selected candidate will manage a group of test engineers and work with other engineering disciplines and use their test engineering expertise to verify various systems and subsystems across multiple technology areas.

• Responsible for supervising a team of engineers on an activity and completion of activity on time and budget
• Ability to supervise a technical group independently
• Design, develop, analyze, document and support testing of products, systems, or subsystems (with electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and/or software components)
• Determine how to create processes to best test a product to assure that the product 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 setup instrumentation for measuring test parameters, e.g. strain, pressure, acceleration, temperature, etc.
• Analyze measurement data to verify performance criteria
• Provide budget, cost and schedule inputs for assignments and proposals
• Be able to work independently, regularly reporting progress and status
• Arrange scheduling and costs for offsite testing of hardware at off-site facilities
• Responsible for completion of activities on time and budget
• Provide technical knowledge and assistance to other engineers and support personnel
• May use computer-aided engineering or other design/analysis software to design vibration fixtures, design test cells and layouts, and design support equipment to conduct testing
• Communicate clearly (written and oral) with other company personnel and the customer as required
• Attend appropriate engineering, customer or business meetings
• Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
• Travel is required (10-15%)
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field
• A minimum of 5 years of test engineering experience
• Demonstrated ability to manage a team of engineers
• Ability to design and perform product environmental testing based on the requirements provided in MIL STD 810G and MIL STD 461E
• Embedded hardware & 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
• Ability to obtain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Clearance

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 expected pay scale for this position is $113,740.00/year - $176,581.00/year for the state of Illinois. Should the level, location, or scope of the position change during the hiring process, the pay scale may be modified accordingly. When extending an offer of employment, Leonardo DRS considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position; any Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, the candidate's relevant work experience, education/training, certifications, and key skills; internal equity; and market and business considerations.

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 and affiliates are equal opportunity employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #LSY