Leonardo DRS · 9 hours ago
Principal Systems Engineer
Melbourne, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
8+ years expLeonardo DRS is a company that develops, manufactures, and supports infrared and electro-optical solutions for soldiers and vehicles. They are seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to drive technology projects, design and develop electro-optical products, and mentor other engineers while ensuring project completion on time and within budget.
AerospaceCyber SecurityInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyMarine TechnologyNational SecurityNetwork SecuritySecurityTechnical SupportTraining
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Responsible for driving technology and completion of activity on time and budget
Design, develop, analyze, document and support testing of electro-optics and infrared products, systems or subsystems. May include Architectural Design and Requirements Engineering
Ability to complete a technical project independently and mentor and coach other engineers
Review customer specifications and requirements, and develop designs to best support them, including cost as a key design variable
Provide budget, cost and schedule input for design assignments
Document component and subsystem specifications and material requirements
Analyze designs as necessary
Support the program design to cost and design for manufacture requirements
Develop prototypes to retire key development risks
Communicate clearly (written and oral) with manufacturing, supply chain, program management and the customer as required
Participates heavily in preparation of the more complex and significant proposals
Provides technical expertise and assistance to other engineers and support personnel
Interact with technical management, other professionals, technicians and support personnel to coordinate, recommend and confer regarding technical activities and progress
Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
Attend appropriate engineering, customer or business meetings
Qualification
Required
Bachelors Degree in Engineering or related technical field
Minimum of 8 years of experience
Mastery of technologies and domain knowledge
Knowledge and significant experience in Electro-Optics and Infrared Systems
U.S. Citizenship required
Ability to obtain an active DOD security clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
A company contribution to a health savings account
Telemedicine
Life and disability insurance
Legal insurance
A 401(k) savings plan
Wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being
Flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program
Competitive vacation
Health/emergency leave
Paid parental leave
Community service hours
Company
Leonardo DRS
Leonardo DRS is a manufacturer and designs advanced sensing, network computing, force protection, and high-performance defense technology.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2022-12-02IPO
Leadership Team
David Gross
Co-Founder
Philip Perconti
Chief Technology Officer
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