Senior Project Engineer

Leonardo DRS; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan

Flexible work schedules (9/80)

Career development programs

Job summary

Leonardo DRS Airborne and Intelligence Systems is seeking a senior engineering leader to drive complex projects from concept to delivery on time and within budget.

You will mentor engineers, collaborate with cross-functional teams and coordinate with customers to ensure design objectives are met while maintaining cost discipline and schedule commitments.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in engineering or related technical field.
• Experience leading engineering teams on complex projects.
• Knowledge across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Ability to independently lead a team to complete a complex project.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering efforts for complex projects on time and within budget.
• Ensure design compliance with project requirements.
• Review specifications and guide the design team with cost as a variable.
• Provide budget, cost and schedule input for designs.
• Communicate with manufacturing, supply chain, program management and customer.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Team leadership

RF systems

MS Project

Education

Master’s degree in engineering

Tools

MS Project

EVMS

Job description

Location: Frederick, MD, US, 21703

Job ID:115518

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 leading all engineering efforts for a complex project or projects on time and budget
• Ensure design compliance with all project requirements
• Review customer specifications and requirements, and lead a project team to develop designs to best support them, including cost as a key design variable
• 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
• Participate heavily in preparation of the more complex and significant proposals
• Interact with technical management, other professionals, technicians and support personnel to coordinate, recommend and confer regarding technical activities and progress
• Lead a project team or teams 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
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in engineering or related technical field with a minimum of 10 years of experience
• Mastery of technologies and domain knowledge
• Expected to have knowledge and experience in multiple engineering disciplines
• Ability to independently lead a team of engineers to complete a complex project or projects

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working as a technical lead/IPT lead
• Experience working with complex RF systems
• Experience with MS Project
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVMS)
• Experience with Agile development methodology

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. #AIS

Our Vision. To be the leading mid-tier defense technology company in the U.S.

Our Values. The Leonardo DRS culture is defined by our Core Values and Principles:

• Integrity
• Agility
• Excellence
• Customer Focus
• Community & Respect
• Innovation

We strive to uphold them in all aspects of our business practices to inspire our employees and provide outstanding support for our customers.