Principal Systems Engineer -Ongoing Career Opportunity

Leonardo DRS; Beavercreek (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology company seeks a qualified engineer responsible for overseeing projects, designing systems, and mentoring engineering teams. This role requires a Bachelor's degree and significant engineering experience, with a focus on technical excellence and project completion. Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including wellness programs, are offered, highlighting the company's commitment to employee well-being.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) savings plan

Flexible work schedules

Paid parental leave

Community service hours

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of engineering experience required.
• Significant knowledge in multiple engineering disciplines expected.
• Understanding of Microsoft Power BI and dashboards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for driving technology and completing projects on time and budget.
• Design, develop, analyze and support testing of products and systems.
• Mentor and coach other engineers.

Skills

Design

Development

Independent Project Management

Mentorship

Technical Communication

Microsoft Power BI

Education

Bachelors Degree in Engineering

Job description

Job ID:109255

The Leonardo DRS Airborne and Intelligence Systems business is a global leader and strategic partner committed to delivering world-class, full life-cycle defense and intelligence products that protect the security of our nation and our allies.From air combat training to state-of-the-art electronic warfare systems, our technology is deployed by virtually all U.S. military and government agencies around the world.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for driving technology and completion of activity on time and budget
• Design, develop, analyze, document and support testing of products, systems or subsystems
• 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
• 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 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
• May mentor and coach the work of others as assigned
• Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
• Attend appropriate engineering, customer or business meetings
• Mentor and coach less experienced engineers
• Involved with the analysis, design, development and implementation of new and/or existing systems/sub-systems. May include Architectural Design, Requirements Engineering, or others. Determines system specifications. Supports acquisition of hardware and software (or subcontractor services as needed).
  

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering or related technical field with a minimum of 8 years of experience Mastery of technologies and domain knowledge
• Expected to have knowledge and significant experience in multiple engineering disciplines
• Experience or Working Knowledge and Understanding of Microsoft Power BI and Dashboards is preferred

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.#AIS