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Senior Test Engineer

Leonardo DRS, Inc. Frederick, Maryland, United States

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Posted Feb 25, 2026Apply by Mar 27, 2026

Role & seniority: Engineering lead / senior hardware-software test engineer; leads a group on technical activities and manages delivery on time and budget.

Stack/tools: Test program design; test procedures/protocols; debug test hardware/software; computer-aided engineering/CAE or design/analysis software as needed.

Top 3 responsibilities

  • Design, develop, analyze, document and support testing of products, systems or subsystems; build prototypes to retire risks.

  • Lead a technical group, ensuring activities are completed on time and within budget; communicate with customers and internal teams.

  • Review customer specs, develop designs to meet requirements (cost as a key variable); provide budget, cost and schedule input; support proposals.

Must-have skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field; 5+ years of relevant experience.

  • Ability to lead a technical group independently; fluency in technologies and application domain.

  • U.S. Citizenship and active DOD security clearance or ability to obtain one.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience with design-to-cost and design-for-manufacture requirements; supplier component/subsystem evaluation; developing prototypes; cross-functional collaboration; proposal preparation.

  • Location & work type: Location not specified; full-time engineering role; flexible work profiles and benefits indicated but specifics not provided. US-focused security requirements apply.

Full Description

Job description

Job ID: 112631 The Leonardo DRS Airborne and Intelligence Systems business is a global leader and strategic partner committed to delivering world-class, full life-cycle defense and intelligence products that protect the security of our nation and our allies. From air combat training to state-of-the-art electronic warfare systems, our technology is deployed by virtually all U.S. military and government agencies around the world. Job Summary Job Responsibilities Involved with the design and development of test programs to measure the functionality and integrity of products and services. 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 leading group of engineers on a technical activity and completion of activity on time and budget Design, develop, analyze, document and support testing of products, systems or subsystems May use computer-aided engineering or other design/analysis software in the performance of assignments. Review customer specifications and requirements, and under direction, develop designs to best support them, including cost as a key design variable Provide budget, cost and schedule input for design assignments Specify and evaluate supplier components, subsystems and services Drive the program design to cost and design for manufacture requirements Develop prototypes to retire key development risks Communicate clearly (written and oral) with other company personnel and the customer as required Participate in preparation of proposals Provide technical knowledge and assistance to other engineers and support personnel Lead and direct the work of others as assigned Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization Attend appropriate engineering, customer or business meetings Lead less-experienced engineers Job Responsibilities Part II Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field with a minimum of 5 years of experience Fluency in technologies and application domain Ability to lead a technical group independently

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
  • 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. #AIS
Test Program DesignTest Procedure WritingProtocol DevelopmentProduct Reliability EvaluationTest Hardware DebuggingTest Software DebuggingEngineering LeadershipProduct TestingSystem TestingSubsystem TestingComputer-Aided EngineeringCustomer Specification ReviewCost AnalysisSupplier EvaluationPrototype DevelopmentTechnical Communicationmulti-location

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