Senior Principal Systems Engineer

Job ID: 114819 | The Leonardo DRS Airborne and Intelligence Systems business is a global leader and strategic partner delivering world-class, full life-cycle defense and intelligence products that protect national and allied security.

About the role

Involved with the analysis, design, development, and implementation of new and/or existing systems/sub-systems. Responsibilities span architectural design, requirements engineering, and technology leadership across multiple engineering disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Determine system specifications and support acquisition of hardware, software, or subcontractor services.
• Drive technology projects to completion on time and within budget.
• Design, develop, analyze, document, and test products, systems, or subsystems.
• Complete technical projects independently and mentor/coach other engineers.
• Review customer specifications and develop cost-effective designs.
• Lead major problem resolution efforts and support customer relationship recovery.
• Serve as a key member of new business capture teams, providing budget, cost, and schedule input.
• Document component/subsystem specifications and material requirements.
• Provide higher-level product line architecture and guidance to multiple development teams.
• Attend engineering, customer, or business meetings and actively support new business pursuits.
• Develop trusted engineering contacts with customers and integrate into their design teams.
• Specify and evaluate supplier components, subsystems, and services.
• Support design-to-cost and design-for-manufacture requirements.
• Develop prototypes to mitigate key development risks.
• Communicate clearly with manufacturing, supply chain, program management, and customers.
• Participate in preparation of complex and significant proposals.
• Provide technical expertise and assistance to other engineers and support personnel.
• Interact with technical management and other professionals to coordinate activities and progress.
• Mentor and coach less-experienced engineers.
• Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the organization’s mission, values, and culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field with a minimum of 10 years of experience.
• Mastery of technologies and domain knowledge.
• Significant experience in multiple engineering disciplines.
• Ability to lead major problem resolution efforts and support customer partnerships.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Company contribution to a health savings account.
• Telemedicine, life and disability insurance, and legal insurance.
• 401(k) savings plan.
• Wellness programs focusing on physical, emotional, and financial well-being.
• Career-growth programs, professional development, and skill enhancement.
• Flexible work schedules with a 9/80 program.
• Competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, and paid parental leave.
• Community service hours.

Some employees may be eligible for limited benefits only.