Project Engineer - Defense Power Systems Lead

Leonardo DRS; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems in Menomonee Falls, WI seeks a Project Engineer to lead engineering programs from planning through sustainment, coordinating across disciplines and suppliers to deliver reliable power solutions for the U.S. Navy and other missions.

You will translate complex requirements into executable plans, drive risk management, and ensure on-time delivery while maintaining quality and manufacturability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience supporting engineering projects, product development, systems integration, manufacturing, or program execution in a complex technical environment.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliverables.
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively to both engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Experience working in cross-functional teams and influencing outcomes without direct authority.
• A proactive, detail-oriented approach to identifying risks, resolving issues, and driving results.
• Experience in defense, aerospace, marine, power systems, electromechanical systems, or other highly regulated industries.
• Familiarity with configuration management, requirements management, engineering change processes, and product lifecycle management.
• Project management experience or certification.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality systems, and design-for-manufacturability principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical planning, coordination, and execution for assigned engineering projects and product deliverables.
• Translate customer, system, and program requirements into actionable engineering plans.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues, manage risks, and keep projects on track.
• Coordinate design reviews, technical documentation, verification activities, and engineering change efforts.
• Monitor technical scope, schedule, cost, and performance commitments; communicate progress and risks clearly to stakeholders.
• Support the transition of designs from development through qualification, production, and sustainment.
• Drive continuous improvement in engineering processes, product performance, quality, and manufacturability.
• Foster strong collaboration among internal teams, suppliers, and customers while maintaining a mission-focused mindset.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical leadership

Requirements translation

Risk management

Design reviews

Documentation

Communication skills

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems in Menomonee Falls, WI seeks a Project Engineer to lead engineering programs from planning through sustainment, coordinating across disciplines and suppliers to deliver reliable power solutions for the U.S. Navy and other missions.

You will translate complex requirements into executable plans, drive risk management, and ensure on-time delivery while maintaining quality and manufacturability.