Senior Principal Test Engineer

Leonardo DRS, Inc. • Cypress, CA

23h • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is for a senior level (IV or V) Integration & Test Engineer to support space -based IR imaging products.

Requirements

• BS or MS in EE, ME, Physics or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of test experience in aerospace or defense.
• Experience and understanding of DOD and aerospace test processes.
• Active Secret Security Clearance. TS Preferred.
• Some Local and US travel is occasionally required.
• Significant aerospace or defense industry experience required.
• Work to be performed in Cypress California under a 9/80 schedule.
• Some remote work is possible
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Significant IR experience
• Previous experience with IR technology required.

Responsibilities

• Imaging System Testing and Characterization
• Spectral measurement and data analysis
• Requirements Development
• Understanding of Image Processing and Quality Measurement
• System Troubleshooting (Electrical, SW and Optical)
• Test Equipment Troubleshooting
• Matlab Scripting
• Experience with optical measurement
• Cleanroom experience
• Good understanding of QA processes and procedures
• Customer Interfacing
• Presentation Skills
• Technical Team Leadership focusing on AI&T and Task Planning
• Test Plan/Procedure Development
• Test Requirements Development
• Test Setup and Test Performance
• Proposal Generation, technical write-up, costing, BOEs
• Identify Capital Equipment needs

Benefits

• comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• employer matching 401(k) retirement plan
• paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including ant state-mandated paid sick leave)
• parental leave benefits
• tuition reimbursement
• professional development support
• life and disability insurance coverage
• company contribution to a health savings account
• telemedicine
• legal insurance
• wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being
• programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement
• flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program
• competitive vacation
• health/emergency leave
• paid parental leave
• community service hours

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level