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Leonardo DRS · 6 hours ago

Senior Principal Electrical Engineer

Danbury, CT

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Leonardo DRS is a trusted provider of innovative naval gas and hybrid power systems. They are seeking a forward-thinking Principal Electrical Engineer to lead technical efforts within their commercial nuclear team, focusing on the design and integration of digital and analog electronic systems for various applications.

AerospaceCyber SecurityInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyMarine TechnologyNational SecurityNetwork SecuritySecurityTechnical SupportTraining

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design, troubleshoot, and implement digital and analog systems using A/D, D/A, microprocessors, and microcontrollers

Manage obsolescence for legacy analog systems and select/justify substitute components

Develop technical proposals and cost/schedule estimates for system upgrades and new installations

Provide schedule and technical compliance updates for complex design programs

Validate system performance through analysis, simulation, and testing

Produce complete system documentation and contribute to technical proposals

Apply DfX principles—including cost, test, and manufacturability—to product development

Independently implement corrective actions for product and process issues

Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance

Serve as a technical expert in communications with customers and internal stakeholders

Lead continuous improvement efforts in power electronics design processes

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringElectronic Systems DesignNuclear Design StandardsMotorola 68000 ProcessorsXilinx ISE Development ToolsCadence OrCADCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsLeadership Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering, advanced degree preferred

Proven track record of at least 8 years in the design and development of electronic systems

Candidates should be familiar with several of the following technologies and platforms: Motorola 68000 family of processors (specifically MC68360), TTL Logic, HC Logic, Xilinx ISE Development Tools, Altera® Development Tools Actel / Microsemi SmartFusion with Libero development tools, PCI/PCI Express, VME64x, ECC Memory, FreeScale Power PC, TI DSP, Cadence OrCAD

Strong communication, collaboration, and cross-functional teamwork skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools

Proven product-development design capability and excellent problem-solving/troubleshooting skills

Demonstrated leadership, with a self-motivated, action-oriented approach and sound judgment

U.S. Citizenship required. This position may require an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment

Preferred

Desired experience includes SEU-tolerant design, NRC regulatory guidance, commercial-grade item dedication, and commercial or military nuclear design standards

Familiarity with US Nuclear Regulatory Commission regulatory guides, policies and procedures is strongly desired

Experience performing Commercial Grade Item Dedication of components and systems for use in safety applications for nuclear power generating plants is highly desirable