Job ID: 115200 Job SummaryWe are seeking an Engineering Technician IV to provide advanced hands-on technical support across our engineering organization, supporting the development, integration, test, troubleshooting, and transition of complex electronic products and systems.
The ideal candidate is a highly capable, hands-on technician comfortable working in engineering lab environments alongside RF, Digital Hardware/FPGA, Embedded Software, Automated Test, Systems, and Manufacturing Engineering teams. This individual will support hardware integration, lab testing, test equipment and fixtures, troubleshooting, and product transition while developing capabilities in automated test and scripting.
This role will help improve engineering efficiency by enabling engineers to remain focused on higher-complexity design and development activities while providing skilled technical execution across programs.
Job Responsibilities- Provide hands-on lab support for development, integration, troubleshooting, verification, and test of complex electronic products and subsystems
- Support RF, Digital Hardware/FPGA, Embedded Software, Automated Test, Systems, and Manufacturing Engineering activities across multiple programs
- Set up, configure, operate, and maintain engineering lab and test equipment
- Support circuit card, module, and unit-level hardware bring-up, integration, troubleshooting, and test
- Assemble, modify, troubleshoot, and repair electronic hardware, cables, harnesses, test fixtures, and interface assemblies
- Support prototype builds, hardware modifications, component replacement, rework, and engineering configuration changes
- Set up and execute engineering test procedures and collect, document, and communicate test results
- Assist engineers in isolating failures across hardware, firmware/software, instrumentation, fixtures, cabling, and test configurations
- Support RF test activities using equipment such as spectrum analyzers, signal generators, network analyzers, power meters, oscilloscopes, and other instrumentation
- Support software and firmware teams with target hardware setup, programming/configuration, hardware-in-the-loop testing, and integration activities
- Support development and maintenance of test fixtures, engineering test stations, and Automated Test Equipment (ATE)
- Support development, maintenance, and execution of Functional Test Procedures (FTPs) and other engineering/manufacturing test documentation
- Support manufacturing test troubleshooting and transition of engineering test solutions into production
- Support integration, verification & validation (IV&V), qualification, and other formal engineering test activities
- Develop proficiency with LabVIEW, Python, or similar tools to support basic test automation, instrument control, data collection, and engineering utilities
- Maintain lab equipment, configurations, documentation, calibration status, and general lab readiness
- Provide hands-on feedback to engineers regarding hardware, testability, fixtures, assembly, and lab execution
- Mentor less experienced technicians and contribute to continuous improvement, standardization, and reuse of engineering test capabilities
Job Responsibilities Part IIQualificationsAssociate degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technology, Engineering Technology, or related technical field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
6+ years of hands-on electronics, engineering labs, integration, manufacturing test, or automated test experience
Strong troubleshooting skills with electronic hardware, instrumentation, cables, fixtures, and lab setups
Experience with electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, power supplies, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, or network analyzers
Ability to read and interpret schematics, engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, test procedures, and technical documentation
Experience assembling, modifying, repairing, or troubleshooting electronic hardware, cables, harnesses, and/or test fixtures
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary engineering teams
Strong technical documentation, organization, and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting RF/microwave electronic products
Experience with digital hardware, FPGA, embedded software, or mixed hardware/software systems
Experience with Automated Test Equipment (ATE), National Instruments hardware, and/or LabVIEW
Basic Python, LabVIEW, C/C++, or other scripting/programming experience
Experience with circuit card, module, and unit-level integration and test
Experience with soldering, electronic rework, cable fabrication, connectorization, and prototype hardware modification
Experience supporting IV&V, qualification testing, manufacturing transition, or production test
Experience troubleshooting across hardware, software, firmware, instrumentation, and test-equipment boundaries
Experience in aerospace, defense, radar, electronic warfare, communications, or other complex electronic product-development environments
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
