Principal Electrical Engineer

Leonardo DRS, Inc.•Bridgeton, MO

49d•$104,295 - $140,799•Hybrid

About The Position

Leonardo DRS Land Systems is seeking a full time Principal Electrical Engineer. This position is based out of our Bridgeton, MO facility and will have the option to work an in person or hybrid schedule. This position will serve as the Power Systems subject matter expert. This position will review customer specifications and requirements, develop concepts and designs to best support them, including conceptual packaging with cost and schedule as key design variables. It will lead internal design teams and be the primary technical interface to other DRS subsidiaries when power system expertise is needed. The position will design, develop, analyze, document, select and support testing of products, systems, or subsystems with a focus on power electronics and power generation equipment. The selected candidate will have demonstrated experience in power electronics design and development experience including AC-DC, DC-DC, DC-AC power conversion equipment ranging from 100 to 30 kW, 3.3 to 600 VDC, and 120/208VAC. Experience with batteries and energy storage systems are a plus and familiarity with military specifications related to power is plus.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field
8+ years of relevant engineering experience
Demonstrated power electronics design and development experience including AC-DC, DC-DC, DC-AC power conversion equipment ranging from 100 to 30 kW, 3.3 to 600 VDC, and 120/208VAC.
Familiarity with engine driven generator systems required.
Knowledge of EMI/EMC control best practices.
Experience with EMI/EMC testing and bringing non-compliant hardware into specification.
Demonstrated experience in the preparation and delivery of product briefing material for internal and external customers
Must be able to assess and determine the compatibility of hardware components of a system.
Must have experience interfacing hardware components into a complete specification compliant system
Understanding of heat transfer and component cooling as related to power systems and components
Must have knowledge on and experience with circuit simulation applications
Must have knowledge on and experience with Circuit Card design and CAD applications
Must have experience developing Interface Control Documents (ICD) that define a system’s requirements and performance
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.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with military specifications related to power a plus
Experience with military vehicle electrical systems, architecture, and cabling design a plus.
Familiarity with MIL-STD-461 and MIL-STD-464 a plus
Experience with batteries and energy storage systems a plus
Experience with ALTIUM a plus
Experience integrating equipment into and onto military power systems such as 28VDC ground vehicle systems, 480 VAC 60Hz Naval systems and 400Hz aircraft systems a plus.
A strong mechanical aptitude is a plus

Responsibilities

Power Systems Subject Matter Expert
Review customer specifications and requirements, develop concepts and designs to best support them, including conceptual packaging with cost and schedule as key design variables. Support Business Development in the pursuit and capture of new business
Leader of internal design teams. Primary technical interface to other DRS subsidiaries when needed supplying power system expertise
Design, develop, analyze, document, select and support testing of products, systems, or subsystems with a focus on power electronics and power generation equipment
Specify and evaluate supplier components, sub-systems, proposals and services. Prepare Statement of Work and component/system requirements documents
Drive the program technical performance, design to cost, schedule and design for manufacture requirements
Develop prototypes to retire key development risks
Communicate clearly (written and oral) with other company personnel and the customer as required
Provide technical knowledge and assistance to other engineers and support personnel
Ability to complete a technical project independently
Mentor and coach other engineers
Document component and subsystem specifications and material requirements
Provide technical expertise 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
Attend appropriate engineering, customer or business meetings

Benefits

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
life and disability insurance coverage
company contribution to a health savings account
telemedicine
legal insurance
a 401(k) savings plan
wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being
programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement
flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program
competitive vacation
health/emergency leave
paid parental leave
community service hours