Project Engineer I

Leonardo DRS; Bridgeton (MO); Hybrid; USD 104,295 - 140,799; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off including vacations and sick leave

Job summary

Leonardo DRS in Bridgeton, MO is seeking a full-time Project Engineer Level 1 to lead all engineering efforts on projects, ensuring they stay on time and on budget. You will interface with various departments, mentor teams, and ensure design compliance with project requirements.

Qualified candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, along with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. The role offers a hybrid work schedule, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits including health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience with project planning and execution.
• Experience leading an engineering team consisting of multiple disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Ensure design compliance with all project requirements.
• Review customer specifications and lead project teams.
• Mentor and coach less‑experienced engineers.

Skills

Project planning

Team leadership

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field

Job description

Leonardo DRS Land Systems is seeking multiple full‑time Project Engineers Level 1. This position is based at our Bridgeton, MO facility and offers an in‑person or hybrid schedule. As a Project Engineer Level 1 you will lead all engineering efforts on projects, ensuring they stay on time and on budget. You will serve as the interface between the engineering technical team and other departments, including Program Management, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain.

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure design compliance with all project requirements.
• Review customer specifications and may lead a project team to develop designs that best support them, with cost as a key design variable.
• May lead a team of engineers to complete a project or projects.
• Provide budget, cost and schedule input for design assignments.
• Communicate clearly (written and oral) with manufacturing, supply chain, program management and the customer as required.
• Interact with technical management, other professionals, technicians and support personnel to coordinate, recommend and confer regarding technical activities and progress.
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience with project planning and execution.
• Experience leading an engineering team consisting of multiple disciplines.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with U.S. Defense Acquisition Process (desired).

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $104,295.00 to $140,799.00 per year in Illinois. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for annual performance‑based bonuses, equity awards, and overtime pay (for non‑exempt employees). The benefits package includes comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision), employer matching 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including state‑mandated paid sick leave), parental leave benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional development support, and life and disability insurance coverage.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.