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Senior Test Engineer

Leonardo DRS, Inc. Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, United States

hybridfull-time
Posted Feb 3, 2026Apply by Mar 5, 2026

Role & seniority: Senior Test Engineer (lead design and development of test programs)

Stack/tools: Electrical Engineering discipline; test procedures/protocols; hardware/software debugging; prototyping; design for cost and manufacture; supplier/component evaluation; high-power/defense domain experience

Top 3 responsibilities

  1. Write test procedures/protocols to assess reliability and performance against specs

  2. Debug test hardware and software; design, develop, analyze, and document testing of products/systems

  3. Review customer requirements, support design-to-cost and design-for-manufacture efforts, and develop prototypes to mitigate risks

Must-have skills

  • Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or related field

  • 5+ years in a manufacturing environment

  • Experience with high power systems and/or defense industry preferred

  • Ability to work independently and in a team; problem-solver; ability to mentor junior engineers

  • U.S. Citizenship and potential DOD security clearance

Nice-to-haves

  • Direct defense/high-power program experience

  • Experience with supplier/component evaluation and support for program design-to-cost

  • Location & work type: Menomonee Falls, WI; on-site; full-time (with benefits and flexible-schedule options referenced)

Full Description

Job description

Job ID: 112730 The Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems business is a trusted provider of innovative naval gas and hybrid power systems, control technology and support solutions for the U.S. Navy and navies around the world. Job Summary Our Test Engineering team in Menomonee Falls, WI is hiring! Join us as a Senior Test Engineer leading design and development of test programs to measure the fuctionality and integrity of our products and services. What You Will Do Write test procedures and protocols to assess product reliability and evaluates the ability of products to meet performance standards and specifications Debug test hardware and software Responsible for technical activity and completion of assigned tasks on time and budget Design, develop, analyze, document and support testing of products, systems or subsystems Review customer specifications and requirements, and under direction, develop designs to best support them, including cost as a key design variable Specify and evaluate supplier components, subsystems and services Support the program design to cost and design for manufacture requirements Develop prototypes to retire key development risks Education & Experience Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field + at least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment Experience working with high power and/or in the defense industry is highly preferred Ability to work independently and with a team A problem-solver and willing to mentor more junior level engineers

U. S. Citizenship required. This position may require 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.
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Test Program DesignTest Procedure WritingProtocol DevelopmentProduct Reliability AssessmentPerformance Standards EvaluationTest Hardware DebuggingTest Software DebuggingTechnical Task CompletionProduct TestingSystem TestingSubsystem TestingCustomer Specification ReviewCost AnalysisSupplier Component EvaluationDesign for ManufacturePrototype Developmentmulti-location

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