Technical Director Systems Engineering

Leonardo DRS; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life & disability insurance

401(k) with company match

9/80 schedule

Job summary

Leonardo DRS in Dallas, TX is seeking a Technical Director of Systems Engineering to lead the EOIS Aviation & Sensors product development. You will define requirements, coordinate design across disciplines, and guide prototype-to-production efforts while aligning with program objectives.

You will mentor teams, interact with customers, and ensure technical excellence in EO/IR systems, gimbals, and sensors. Security clearance is required for eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or related field with 10+ years of experience.
• Experience leading product development teams.
• EO/IR systems engineering expertise including infrared sensors and optics.
• Experience with stabilized gimbal systems for airborne/land/maritime use.
• Experience transitioning systems into production.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for prototype and product development activities.
• Collaborate with customers, engineering leadership, and LOB leadership to set requirements.
• Guide cross-functional teams across systems, mechanical, electrical, and software.
• Ensure designs meet cost, performance, and schedule targets.
• Mentor engineers and coordinate with program management and suppliers.
• Contribute to proposals and defend technical approaches.

Skills

EO/IR Systems Engineering

Leadership

Requirements management

Prototype development

System architecture

Budget & schedule input

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in engineering

Job description

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Technical Director Systems Engineering

Location: Dallas, TX, US, 75243

Job ID:115715

The Electro Optical InfraredSystems (EOIS) line of business within DRS has locations in Dallas and Austin, TX, Melbourne, FL, and Cypress, CA. EOIS develops, manufactures, and supports infrared and electro-optical solutions for soldiers, ground vehicles and airborneplatforms. We offer an exciting and challenging work environment, a competitive salary and benefits package, and a business culture that rewards performance.

Employing the world’s brightest. Supporting the world’s bravest.

Business Unit: EOIS
Location: Dallas TX
Career Functional Area: Engineering
Telework: Onsite
Relocation Available: Yes, as eligible
Type: Exempt
Schedule: 9/80
Shift: 1st

Job Summary

The Aviation & Sensors Line-of-Business (LOB) within EOIS develops and manufactures, cooled and uncooled infrared sensors, small stabilized gimbals with Electro-Optical / Infrared (EOIR) payloads, and sensors and systems for pilotage and aircraft survivability. As a Technical Director, you will be responsible for overall technical leadership of product development activities. In this role, you will work closely with customers, engineering leadership and Line-of-Business (LOB) leadership to define requirements, determine priorities, and oversee detailed product design, integration, and test. You will provide guidance and direction to Systems, Mechanical, Electrical, Optical, Software, Firmware, and Test engineering teams. A strong background in Electro-Optical/Infrared (EOIR) Systems Engineering and experience with product development and test are required. Plan, manage, and direct implementation of prototype and product development activities in the EOIS Aviation & Sensors LOB. Coordinate the creation, development, design, and improvement of products in conformance with established programs and objectives. Provide engineering advice and assistance to other departments as required.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide overall technical leadership of prototype and product development activities
• Work with customers, business development, and portfolio management to develop and manage product requirements and to make system architecture and design decisions
• Serve as an expert in assigned technical area, both internally and to represent the company externally
• Provide input to a portion or all of the technical design of a product(s) or system(s)
• Adhere to customer specifications and requirements, and develop designs to best support them, including cost as a key design variable
• Guide designs involving interdisciplinary teams in close cooperation with senior engineering management, program management and/or product line management.
• May manage others; not a general engineering function, such as software, electrical engineering, etc.
• Works closely with project management team to provide budget, cost, and schedule input for design assignments; support the program design to cost and design for manufacture requirements
• Analyze designs as necessary, and document component and subsystem specifications and material requirements
• May specify and evaluate supplier components, subsystems, and services
• Communicate clearly (written and oral) with manufacturing, supply chain, program management and the customer asrequired
• Participates extensively in preparation of the more complex and significant proposals
• Provide technical expertise, mentoring, coaching, and assistance to other engineers and support personnel
• 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
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or a related technical field with a minimum of 10 years of experience
• Experience leading product development teams
• Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) Systems Engineering technical subject matter expertise, including in areas of infrared sensors (LWIR, MWIR, SWIR, NIR), visible sensors, lasers (LRFs, designators, illuminators, pointers), and optics
• Experience with development and test of stabilized gimbal systems for deployment in airborne, ground, and maritime environments
• Experience transitioning systems into production
• Must be a US citizen
• Must currently possess or be able to obtain a Secret security clearance

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES

• Familiarity with controls systems design, analysis, and performance
• Familiarity with Global Positioning System (GPS) and inertial navigation system (INS) technologies and performance
• Familiarity with general far target location (FTL) techniques and performance
• Familiarity with sensor and laser range performance analyses
• Familiarity with calibration, alignment, and test of EO/IR 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.

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.