Senior Nuclear Systems Director (Remote)

Leonardo DRS; Danbury (CT); Remote; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Leonardo DRS, Inc. is seeking a Technical Director – Commercial Nuclear to provide senior technical leadership for the design, development, modernization, and support of advanced electronic systems used in commercial nuclear applications.

This role will lead multidisciplinary engineering efforts, support customer and proposal activities, drive legacy system upgrades, and ensure technically compliant, reliable, and cost-effective solutions for mission-critical programs.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive engineering experience leading complex programs.
• Deep expertise in electronic systems (digital/analog/power).
• NRC regulations familiarity and CGID experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial nuclear engineering efforts for complex digital, analog, power, and electronic systems.
• Direct system design, development, testing, implementation, and lifecycle support for new and legacy products.
• Serve as the technical authority for customer solutions, proposals, modernization strategies, and engineering execution.
• Translate customer requirements into compliant, manufacturable, and cost-effective designs.
• Drive technical excellence through cross-functional leadership, supplier collaboration, mentoring, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Technical leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Mentorship

Nuclear engineering

Education

Master’s degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Leonardo DRS, Inc. is seeking a Technical Director – Commercial Nuclear to provide senior technical leadership for the design, development, modernization, and support of advanced electronic systems used in commercial nuclear applications.

This role will lead multidisciplinary engineering efforts, support customer and proposal activities, drive legacy system upgrades, and ensure technically compliant, reliable, and cost-effective solutions for mission-critical programs.