Electrical Engineer II

Leonardo DRS, Inc.; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k)

Job summary

Leonardo DRS, Inc. in Melbourne, FL, is seeking an Electrical Engineer II to help develop advanced electro‑optical and infrared systems supporting soldiers and airborne platforms. You will participate in design, analysis, testing, troubleshooting, and improvement of electronic systems.

The role requires hands‑on engineering work, collaboration with cross‑functional teams, and adherence to program budgets and schedules. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or computer engineering with at least 3 years of experience.
• Competent technical expertise and application domain knowledge.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Involved with the design, development, modification and analysis of various electronics systems; troubleshooting and diagnosing malfunctions; evaluating design and test data.
• Provide budget, cost and schedule input for design assignments.
• Design, develop, analyze, document and support testing of products, systems or subsystems.
• Communicate progress and status to team and customer; participate in proposals.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

3+ years of experience

Job description

Location: Melbourne, FL

The Electro Optical Infrared Systems (EOIS) line of business within DRS has locations in Dallas and Austin, TX, Melbourne, FL, and Cypress, CA. EOIS develops, manufactures, and supports infrared and electro-optical solutions for soldiers, ground vehicles and airborne platforms. We offer an exciting and challenging work environment, a competitive salary and benefits package, and a business culture that rewards performance.

Employing the world’s brightest. Supporting the world’s bravest.

Job Summary

Join Leonardo DRS as an Electrical Engineer II in Melbourne, FL and help develop advanced electro-optical and infrared systems that support soldiers, vehicles, and airborne platforms. In this role, you’ll contribute to the design, analysis, testing, troubleshooting, and improvement of electronic systems, working on meaningful technology in a mission-driven environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Involved with the design, development, modification and analysis of various electronics systems. May include Hardware, Power Engineering, Power Electronic Engineering, Electromagnetic Engineering, Integrated Circuit Engineering, Components or others. Troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctions in existing products or systems and makes modifications as needed. Compile and evaluate design and test data. Analyze, develop and recommend design approaches.
• Responsible for technical activity and completion of assigned task on time and budget
• Design, develop, analyze, document and support testing of products, systems or subsystems
• May use computer-aided engineering or other design/analysis software in the performance of assignments.
• Report of progress and status regularly
• Review customer specifications and requirements, and under direction, develop designs to best support them, including cost as a key design variable
• Provide budget, cost and schedule input for design assignments
• Specify and evaluate supplier components, subsystems and services
• Support the program design to cost and design for manufacture requirements
• Develop prototypes to retire key development risks
• Communicate clearly (written and oral) with other company personnel and the customer as required
• Participates in preparation of less-complex proposals
• May provide technical knowledge and assistance to other engineers and support personnel
• Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
• Attend appropriate engineering, customer or business meetings

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or computer engineering and a minimum of 3 years of experience
• Competent technical expertise and application domain knowledge
• Ability to work independently

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.

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career‑growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.

*Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only

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.