Senior Project Engineer

Socket.dev; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Leonardo DRS, Inc. is seeking a senior engineering leader to drive complex programs in airborne, RF, and defense systems. You will manage multi-disciplinary teams, align designs with customer requirements, and ensure cost and schedule commitments are met.

The role requires a Master’s degree in engineering and at least 10 years of experience, with the ability to lead engineers and coordinate with manufacturing, supply chain, and program management. U.S.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead 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

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Multidisciplinary engineering

Technical knowledge mastery

Cost/budget input

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

MS Project

EVMS

Agile

RF systems

Job description

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.

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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 with MS Project
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVMS)
• Experience with Agile development methodology
• Experience working with complex RF systems

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