Senior Software Engineering Technician

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Support Software and Systems Engineering with moderately complex lab and engineering support tasks, including hands-on setup, maintenance, and repair activities.
• Assemble, configure, and maintain hardware test setups used for software verification and HIL testing; execute rebuilds/repairs as needed to keep labs ready for scheduled work.
• Maintain configuration consistency across lab setups (as directed by engineering), including labeling, cabling, and controlled setup documentation.
• Manage lab hardware inventory (boards, spares, cables, fixtures, and related items), including tracking usage, identifying shortages, and supporting procurement as needed.
• Review project instructions and drawings to understand test specifications, procedures, objectives, required equipment, and the nature of technical issues to be addressed.
• Set up and conduct tests of units and components; assist engineers with data collection and documenting results as required.
• Investigate solutions to product or process problems.
• Record test procedures and results (numerical and graphical data as applicable) and provide recommendations for improvements to test methods, fixtures, or lab processes.
• Prepare and update supporting documentation, including schematics/drawings, build notes, procedures, and maintenance documentation for lab equipment and setups.
• Provide hands-on feedback to engineers and communicate lab issues/risks early to reduce schedule impacts.
• Assist in the design, build, and/or procurement of new or improved tools, fixtures, and lab equipment and coordinate implementation as directed.
• Support continuous improvement efforts for lab organization, safety, and efficiency (5S, standard work, checklists, etc.).

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Computer Electronics Technology, Electronic Engineering Technology, or Electronic Technology - Automation.
• 1+ years of directly related experience supporting engineering or lab/test activities (or equivalent training/experience).
• Competence with working in a shop/laboratory environment and using standard test and diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to work independently for several days, manage time effectively, and follow established procedures on routine work.

Qualifications

• Experience with electronics assembly, cable build/repair, bench wiring, and rework.
• Familiarity with reading schematics/wiring diagrams and producing or updating controlled drawings and build documentation.
• Experience with configuration control practices (labeling, revision tracking, setup baselines, and inventory management).
• Experience troubleshooting hardware and test setup issues in partnership with engineers.

Skills

• Experience supporting software verification labs and/or HIL test environments (power supplies, load equipment, data acquisition, instrumentation, etc.).
• Experience with configuration control practices (labeling, revision tracking, setup baselines, and inventory management).
• Experience troubleshooting hardware and test setup issues in partnership with engineers.

Benefits

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.

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

N/A