Senior Hardware Test Automation Engineer (CMD)

Laurel Technologies Partnership - Frederick, MD

Full-time - Senior

Frederick, MD

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Senior Hardware Test Automation Engineer at Leonardo DRS is a pivotal role within the Airborne and Intelligence Systems business, which is recognized as a global leader in defense and intelligence products. This position involves a comprehensive engagement in the design and development of test programs aimed at measuring the functionality and integrity of various products and services. The engineer will be responsible for writing detailed test procedures and protocols that assess product reliability, ensuring that all products meet established performance standards and specifications. Debugging test hardware and software is also a critical aspect of this role, requiring a keen analytical mindset and technical expertise. In addition to technical responsibilities, the Senior Hardware Test Automation Engineer will lead a group of engineers in executing technical activities, ensuring that projects are completed on time and within budget. This includes designing, developing, analyzing, documenting, and supporting the testing of products, systems, or subsystems. The engineer may utilize computer-aided engineering or other design/analysis software to perform assignments effectively. A significant part of the role involves reviewing customer specifications and requirements, developing designs that align with these needs while considering cost as a key design variable. The engineer will also provide budget, cost, and schedule input for design assignments, specify and evaluate supplier components, subsystems, and services, and drive program design to meet cost and manufacturability requirements. Developing prototypes to mitigate key development risks is another essential responsibility. Clear communication, both written and oral, with other company personnel and customers is vital, as is participation in the preparation of proposals. The engineer will provide technical knowledge and assistance to other engineers and support personnel, lead and direct the work of others, and actively support the mission, values, and culture of the organization. Attendance at relevant engineering, customer, or business meetings is also expected, along with mentoring less-experienced engineers.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop test programs to measure functionality and integrity of products and services.
• Write test procedures and protocols to assess product reliability and evaluate performance standards.
• Debug test hardware and software.
• Lead a group of engineers on technical activities, ensuring completion on time and budget.
• Design, develop, analyze, document, and support testing of products, systems, or subsystems.
• Review customer specifications and develop designs to support them, considering cost as a key variable.
• Provide budget, cost, and schedule input for design assignments.
• Specify and evaluate supplier components, subsystems, and services.
• Drive program design to meet cost and manufacturability requirements.
• Develop prototypes to mitigate key development risks.
• Communicate clearly with company personnel and customers 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 and reinforce the mission, values, and culture of the organization.
• Attend appropriate engineering, customer, or business meetings.
• Lead less-experienced engineers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a relevant field.
• Fluency in technologies and application domain.
• Ability to lead a technical group independently.
• Experience in System Test, Test SW Development, and Systems Engineering.
• Experience working with requirements in DOORS.
• Experience in test method definition, execution, automation, and data analysis.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Company contribution to a health savings account.
• Telemedicine services.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Legal insurance.
• 401(k) savings plan.
• Wellness programs focusing on physical, emotional, and financial well-being.
• Programs and activities to support career growth and professional development.
• Flexible work schedules with a 9/80 program.
• Competitive vacation and health/emergency leave.
• Paid parental leave.
• Community service hours.