Principal Systems Engineer

Leonardo DRS, Inc.•Danbury, CT

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About The Position

The Principal Systems Engineer provides technical authority and leadership for the design and development of complex power electronics systems. The role reviews customer specifications and requirements to develop cost-effective designs, defines system and subsystem architectures, and produces technical documentation and budget estimates for proposals. It identifies and implements strategies to mitigate development risks, verifies product performance through simulation, analysis, and laboratory testing, and manages design requirements using a requirements traceability matrix (RTM). The engineer also provides technical leadership across large or multidisciplinary projects, coordinating and delegating engineering work and influencing technical decisions to support successful execution. The role is within Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems, a provider of naval gas and hybrid power systems, control technology, and support solutions for the U.S. Navy and navies around the world. A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or an equivalent technical field and at least 10 years of detailed design experience in power applications are required. U.S. citizenship is required; the position may require an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain one within a reasonable time after employment begins.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or an equivalent technical field.
At least 10 years of detailed design experience in power applications.
Proficiency with Matlab and Simulink simulation tools for simulating electrical systems down to the component level.
Experience with Navy or other defense applications and markets.
U.S. citizenship.
An active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain one within a reasonable time after commencement of employment may be required.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Model-based design experience with power electronic systems; proficiency preferred.
Real-time modeling experience with power electronic systems; proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

Review customer specifications and requirements and develop designs that support them, considering cost as a key design variable.
Define and drive the architecture of complex systems and subsystems relating to power electronics, drives, and uninterruptible power supplies.
Lead creation of system-level technical documentation and proposal budget estimates, and identify and drive strategies to retire key development risks.
Verify product or subsystem performance through simulation, analysis, and/or laboratory testing, ensuring validation approaches are appropriate and complete for program needs.
Generate and manage design requirements for components and subsystems using an RTM, ensuring end-to-end traceability to customer and regulatory requirements.
Provide technical leadership on large projects by directing technical execution, identifying and delegating tasks to an engineering team, and driving timely, on-budget completion of activities.
Mentor engineers and support architecture, requirements, design, and verification technical reviews to ensure technical rigor and consistency across the program.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Company contribution to a health savings account.
Telemedicine.
Life and disability insurance.
Legal insurance.
401(k) savings plan.
Wellness programs focused on physical, emotional, and financial well-being.
Programs and activities supporting career growth, professional development, and skill enhancement.
Flexible work schedules through a 9/80 program.
Competitive vacation.
Health and emergency leave.
Paid parental leave.
Community service hours.