Job ID: 114029 Job SummaryLeonardo DRS is seeking a Sustaining Electrical Engineer to provide hands-on engineering support across the product lifecycle - from production floor troubleshooting to limited redesign efforts. This role bridges design intent and manufacturing reality, working cross-functionally to resolve technical issues, drive continuous improvement, and maintain the engineering documentation that keeps production running smoothly. Strong candidates bring both electrical/computer engineering fundamentals and low-level software/firmware troubleshooting skills, with hands-on experience in LabVIEW and LabStand test environments.
Job Responsibilities- Provide hands-on engineering support directly to production teams, resolving technical issues in real time to minimize line downtime and schedule impact.
- Troubleshoot and resolve product and process issues throughout the product lifecycle, from initial build through end-of-life support.
- Diagnose root cause failures at the board, system, and software/firmware level, escalating and driving corrective action as needed.
- Perform limited redesign efforts to correct recurring issues, improve manufacturability, or address component obsolescence.
- Identify and drive process improvements using data-driven root cause and corrective action (RCCA) methods.
- Serve as a technical liaison between the production floor and engineering, ensuring design intent is preserved through changes.
- Maintain and update engineering documentation, including drawings, schematics, and technical specifications.
- Develop, revise, and execute test procedures to validate product performance and repair/rework activities.
- Author, review, and process Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) through the formal change control process.
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
- Minimum of 3 years of applicable experience
- Working knowledge of electrical/electronic circuit design, schematics, and troubleshooting techniques
- Hands-on experience with LabVIEW for test automation and data acquisition
- Familiarity with LabStand or equivalent automated test station environments
- Experience with low-level software/firmware debugging (embedded C/C++, register-level debugging, communication buses such as I2C/SPI/UART, etc.)
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and bills of material (BOMs)
- Strong analytical and root-cause problem-solving skills
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
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Our Vision. To be the leading mid-tier defense technology company in the U.S.
Our Values. The Leonardo DRS culture is defined by our Core Values and Principles:
- Integrity
- Agility
- Excellence
- Customer Focus
- Community & Respect
- Innovation
We strive to uphold them in all aspects of our business practices to inspire our employees and provide outstanding support for our customers.
