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Job ID: 110205

The Leonardo DRS Land Systems business is a recognized leader in the design and integration of complex technologies into new and legacy systems and platforms for global military and commercial customers. We are a 4 year running Top Workplace in the Greater St. Louis area.

Leonardo DRS is honored to be an authorized SkillBridge organization through the Department of Defense, a program designed to connect transitioning service members with positions at Leonardo DRS.

This position may be used to identify DoD SkillBridge applicants that have the skills and experience attractive to Leonardo DRS.

Striving to support our military and veterans, this program offers an internship opportunity for active duty (transitioning) service members during their last 180 days of service commitment.

Eligibility: If SkillBridge Participant

• Must meet DoD SkillBridge qualification requirements (DODI 1322.29)

• Must have unit commander written authorization to participate prior to applying

• Must be within 12 months of discharge (separation/retirement)

• Discharge must be honorable

• Participated in TAPS

Qualifications:

• 2 Year degree or higher from accredited university

• 5+ Years progressive job experience

• Proficiency in MS Office

• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, both written and oral

Program Objective:

• Internship-structured job skills training in the real world:

• Potential opportunities in:

• Supply Chain

• Operations

• Engineering

• Finance

• Human Resources

• Networking Opportunities

• Professional Development

Job Summary

Leonardo DRS Land Systems is seeking a full time Field Service Technician I. The ideal candidates will be responsible for providing technical support of DRS Land Systems products through prototyping, testing, fielding, and follow on support stages of various programs to internal and external customers. The selected candidate must be able and willing to travel/deploy to CONUS and OCONUS internal and external customer locations 50-75% of the time.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing technical support of DRS Land Systems products through prototyping, testing, fielding, and follow-on support stages of various programs to internal and external customers

• Assist with repairs and/or modifications using a variety of hand tools and test equipment

• Assist in demonstrating setup and adjustment of complex equipment for potential users or operators

• Demonstrate great customer service skills

• Work variable shifts and up to 12-hour shifts while traveling to customer’s site to perform necessary testing

• Exhibit mature, independent judgment and communicate effectively

• Punctuality and attendance are considered essential functions in light of the fact that the services to be provided to the customer can only be performed at the customer site and in a manner that is consistent with the customer’s scheduling

• Employees must be able to maintain and adhere to the customer’s on-site scheduling requirements with no more than 5 unplanned absences during any rolling 12-month period

• Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED

• Must be able and willing to travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations (Deployed 50-75% of the time)

• Must have or be eligible to obtain U.S. passport

• Ability to obtain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Clearance is required

• Must have an entry level understanding of one or multiple technical competencies (electrical, mechanical, hydraulics, pneumatics, etc…)

• Fundamental understanding of computer systems, operating systems, and configuration files, a plus

• Computer proficiency with MS Office application experience, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint; detailed understanding and use of database technologies is helpful

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.

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates are equal opportunity employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.