Engineering Manager- Project Engineering

Leonardo DRS; Bethel (CT); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Telemedicine

Life and disability insurance

Legal insurance

401(k)

Wellness programs

Flexible work schedules (9/80)

Paid vacation & parental leave

Community service hours

Career development

Job summary

Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems is seeking a highly technical Project Engineering Manager to lead a team of 8-12 Project Engineers within a matrixed engineering organization. This role blends people leadership with hands-on technical and project leadership for power systems products such as converters, motor drives, UPS, energy storage, and power distribution.

You will also manage staffing, performance, and coaching, drive engineering efficiency, and lead complex programs from concept through

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems, Software, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years leading technical teams, preferably Project Engineers.
• Experience guiding product development end-to-end from concept to fielding.
• Experience delivering complex systems or subsystems with formal PM processes.
• Knowledge of Waterfall, Agile, and Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and accountability with multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage resource allocations for a team of 8-12 Project Engineers.
• Interview and hire staff to meet demands and skill needs.
• Conduct annual reviews and provide coaching to develop leaders.
• Ensure Engineering Labor Forecast reflects BASIS-OF-ESTIMATE commitments.
• Lead continuous improvement and engineering efficiency initiatives.
• Organize and motivate teams in design and development of complex products.
• Develop project plans and pre-contract estimates.
• Represent DRS to customers, including the US Navy.
• Collaborate with departments, locations, and suppliers to solve problems.
• Lead programs using EVM tools, risk management, and performance reporting.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Systems engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Job description

Location: Bethel, CT, US, 06801

Job ID:114876

The Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems business is a trusted provider of innovative naval gas and hybrid power systems, control technology and support solutions for the U.S. Navy and navies around the world.

Job Summary

DRS Naval Power Systems is seeking a highly technical Project Engineering Manager to lead a team of 8-12 Project Engineers within a matrixed engineering organization. This high‑visibility role combines people leadership with hands‑on technical and project leadership in support of advanced Naval Power Systems products, including power converters, motor drives, uninterruptible power supplies, energy storage, and power distribution systems. This leader will be responsible for the functional management and development of the Project Engineer team, including performance management, coaching, workforce planning, skill gap assessment, and hiring support, while also driving continuous improvement and engineering efficiency. In parallel, this role will lead complex, multidisciplinary engineering programs, helping teams solve difficult technical challenges, execute product development efforts, and communicate project status clearly to leadership, cross‑functional partners, customers, and suppliers.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage resource allocations for a team of 8-12 Project Engineers
• Interview and hire staff to support resource demands and skill needs
• Conduct annual reviews, provide feedback, training, and career guidance to develop future engineering leaders
• Ensure that the Engineering Labor Forecast, used by the business, accurately reflects Basis‑of‑Estimate commitments across all NPS product lines
• Initiate, develop, and lead engineering efficiency and other continuous improvement efforts
• Organize, lead, and motivate technical teams in the design and development of challenging products and systems including budgeting, project selection, execution oversight, and alignment with business objectives
• Develop project plans and pre‑contract proposal estimates
• Confidently and competently represent DRS in front of customers, including the US Navy
• Collaborate with other departments, DRS locations, and suppliers to solve problems and develop cost‑effective, high‑quality solutions
• Lead project engineers in the management of programs using standard EVM tools, analysis, and reporting exhibits, Variance Analysis, Root Cause and Corrective Action, and Risk and Opportunity Proactive Management to ensure programs remain on schedule, on budget, and meeting technical requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems, Software, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering
• 5+ years of experience managing technical teams, preferably Project Engineers.
• Proven experience leading product development across the full lifecycle, from concept through qualification and fielding
• Experience leading the design, development, integration, and delivery of complex systems or subsystems
• Strong knowledge of program management methodologies, including Waterfall, Agile, and Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Demonstrated ability to lead root cause analysis, corrective actions, and risk/opportunity management
• Experience in conceptual designs, technical documentation, and budget estimates for bids and proposals
• Strong leadership, mentoring, interpersonal skills and team development skills, with a high degree of ownership and accountability
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced engineering environment
• Experience with DoW programs and military standards preferred

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.