Principal Engineer - Commercial Nuclear (Remote)

Leonardo DRS, Inc.•Danbury, CT

2d•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled and forward-thinking Principal Engineer-Commercial Nuclear to join our engineering organization. In this role, you will serve as a technical leader within our commercial nuclear team, driving the design, development, and integration of digital and analog electronic systems. Your expertise will shape innovative solutions and ensure the performance, reliability, and sustainability of mission-critical systems, while contributing to the long-term evolution of our engineering capabilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
Minimum of 8 years of experience in electronic system design and development
Experience with a range of technologies, including processor architectures (e.g., Motorola 68000/MC68360, PowerPC, TI DSP), digital logic (TTL/HC), FPGA/toolchains (Xilinx ISE, Altera, Actel/Microsemi SmartFusion with Libero), and interfaces (PCI/PCIe, VME64x, ECC memory)
Proficiency with design tools such as Cadence OrCAD and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint)
Strong product development experience with demonstrated problem-solving and troubleshooting capabilities
Proven ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional engineering teams
Demonstrated leadership experience guiding technical teams and projects
Experience designing Single Event Upset (SEU)-tolerant systems
Familiarity with U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) regulations, policies, and procedures
Experience with Commercial Grade Item Dedication (CGID) for nuclear safety applications
Knowledge of commercial nuclear and/or military specifications and design practices
U.S. Citizenship required. This position requires the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.

Responsibilities

Design, troubleshoot and implement digital and analog systems incorporating A/D, D/A, microprocessors and microcontrollers
Provide obsolescence management for legacy analog systems, including the selection and justification of alternate/substitute components
Generate proposals related to upgrades of existing installed legacy systems as well as new system installations. This includes both technical descriptions and budget/schedule estimates
Provide schedule, and technical compliance updates to management to effectively manage the execution of complex design programs.
Validate system performance using analysis, simulation, and laboratory testing.
Generate complete system documentation and provide input to technical proposals to effectively communicate the design and/or approach to our internal and external customers.
Apply Design for X (DfX) methodologies including but not limited to Design for Cost, Design for Test, and Design for Manufacturability into the products being developed.
Independently develop and implement corrective action to product and procedural problems identified.
Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
Communicate with the customer and internal management as a technical expert to achieve cost effective, technically compliant best in class design solutions.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to power electronics design processes and methodologies.