Verification Engineering Technician II Job Bridgeton Missouri USA,Engineering

Location: Bridgeton

Verification Engineering Technician II

Leonardo DRS Land Systems is seeking a full time Verification Engineering Technician II to join our Advanced Concepts team in Bridgeton, MO. The candidate will support engineering with moderately complex engineering duties and other hands-on technical tasks primarily associated with the integration, test and demonstration of new DRS products and capabilities. The primary focus is to support Business Development priorities but may also include some contract program objectives.

This role demands a highly motivated individual who can work efficiently in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, including travel to government and private test sites 50-75% of the time.

Job Responsibilities:

Support engineering with moderately complex engineering duties and other hands-on tasks, particularly focusing on Internal Research and Development programs
Provide technical support and troubleshoot issues during integration/test events
Reviews project instructions and drawings to ascertain test specifications, procedures, objectives, test equipment, nature of technical problem and possible solutions, and to support the test design and setup
Utilize hands-on skills to include use of various hardware and software-related tools to troubleshoot, resolve issues, load software, etc.
Effectively manage and conduct tests and be familiar with test range operations
Work independently for several days
Work confidently in shop and lab environments and maintains a working knowledge of the DRS product base
Provides hands-on feedback to engineers
Sets up and conducts tests of units and components
Adapt to flexible test schedules and be prepared to adjust plans as necessary to meet project demands
Represent DRS in a professional manner at all times, ensuring high standards of conduct and performance.
May coordinate maintenance projects
Mentor and coach less experienced technicians
Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the mission, values, and culture of the organization

Qualifications:

High School diploma or GED
1+ year of relevant experience
Familiarization of blueprints and wiring schematics
Must have strong mechanical skills
Soldering and wire bonding experience a plus
Fundamental understanding of computer systems, operating systems, and configuration files, a plus
Willing and able to travel 50-75% of the time
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.

The salary range for this position is $49,624.00/year- $64,511.00 for the state of Illinois. This range reflects the good faith estimate of pay the employer is willing to offer at the time of posting. Several factors can influence the pay scale, including but not limited to:
Federal contract labor categories and contract wage rates, collective bargaining agreements, geographic location, business considerations, scope, and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidate's qualifications such as prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications.

In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for: annual performance-based bonuses, equity awards, and overtime pay (for non-exempt employees as applicable. Our benefits package includes 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, and life and disability insurance coverage.

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.