Senior Systems Engineer - Integration

Leonardo DRS; Germantown (MD); On-site; USD 107,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Leonardo DRS, Inc. in Germantown, MD, seeks a Level III Systems Integration Engineer to unify software, hardware, and network subsystems into complete radar systems.

You will own integration plans, verify interfaces, troubleshoot cross‑discipline issues, mentor junior engineers, and ensure on‑time, within‑budget delivery for defense radar programs with software, hardware, and systems teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, CS, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of systems integration experience.
• Experience with radar, RF, or defense systems is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead the integration of software, hardware, and network components into subsystems and full systems.
• Define and execute integration plans, procedures, and test protocols.
• Identify and resolve integration defects across domains.
• Document interface specifications and test results.
• Mentor junior engineers and coordinate with cross‑functional teams.

Skills

Systems integration

Cross-disciplinary troubleshooting

Networking protocols

Mentoring engineers

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field

Job description

Location: Germantown, MD, US, 20876

Job ID: 115289

DRS RADA Technologies, a subsidiary of Leonardo DRS, is focused on proprietary radar solutions and legacy avionics systems supporting the defense industry globally. The company is a global pioneer of AESA tactical radars for active military protection, counter-drone applications, critical infrastructure protection, and border surveillance.

Business Unit: DRS RADA Technologies
Location: Germantown, MD

About the Role

We're hiring a Level III Systems Integration Engineer to lead the integration of software, hardware, and network subsystems into complete radar systems. You'll take ownership of complex integration efforts - bringing together disparate components, resolving interface issues, and ensuring systems function seamlessly from the bench to the field.

What You'll Do

Integrate Systems

• Lead the integration of software, hardware, and network components into functioning subsystems and full systems
• Define and execute integration plans, procedures, and test protocols to verify interface compatibility and system-level performance
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve integration defects across software, hardware, and network boundaries
• Configure and validate networked system architectures, including data interfaces, protocols, and communications links
• Debug integration issues spanning multiple disciplines, working closely with software, hardware, and systems engineering teams

Own Technical Delivery

• Drive integration activities to completion on time and within budget
• Analyze system and subsystem designs to identify integration risks early and recommend corrective action
• Document integration architecture, interface specifications, and test results
• Build and validate prototypes and test beds to retire integration risk ahead of full-system delivery
• Provide budget, cost, and schedule input for integration assignments

What You'll Do

• Communicate clearly, in writing and verbally, with software, hardware, program management, and customer stakeholders
• Mentor and coach less-experienced engineers on integration methods and troubleshooting techniques
• Review customer specifications and requirements, and develop integration approaches that best support them, including cost as a design variable
• Participate in proposal preparation for integration-related scope
• Attend engineering, customer, and business meetings as required
• Support, communicate, and reinforce the mission, values, and culture of the organization

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
• 5+ years of experience in systems integration spanning software, hardware, and network domains
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot cross-disciplinary integration issues (software/hardware interfaces, network protocols, data links)
• Strong working knowledge of networked system architectures and communication protocols
• Proven ability to work independently on complex integration tasks and mentor junior engineers
• Strong written and verbal communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences
• Experience with radar, RF, or defense systems is a plus

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.

The salary range for this position is $107,089.00/year-$144,570.00/year. This range reflects the good faith estimate of pay the employer is willing to offer at the time of posting. Several factors can influence the pay scale, including but not limited to: Federal contract labor categories and contract wage rates, collective bargaining agreements, geographic location, business considerations, scope, and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidate’s qualifications such as prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications.

• annual performance-based bonuses, equity awards, and overtime pay (for non-exempt employees as applicable)
• Our 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 ant state-mandated paid sick leave), parental leave benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional development support, and life and disability insurance coverage.

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.

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

Our Values

• 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.