Principal Systems Engineer

Leonardo DRS, Inc.

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field or equivalent experience and a minimum of 8 years of integration engineering experience on a development contract including systems/hardware integration and troubleshooting
DOD Secret clearance or ability to obtain a clearance
Competent technical expertise and application domain knowledge
Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team
Strong organizational skills and the ability to independently execute work tasks in a rapidly changing, fast-paced environment.
Strong written, communication, and presentation skills
Experience supporting DoD customers and processes
U.S. Citizenship required. This position may require an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience or familiarity with various analytical and decisions aid tools (e.g. Cameo, MatLab, STK, etc.)
Experience with the DoD architectural framework and design guidance for radar systems and systems engineering processes
Ability to effectively collaborate with industry and academic partners
Excellent communication and presentation skills, ability to effectively communicate to senior leadership within the company, customer and academic communities
Prior experience integrating complex hardware/software systems
Prior experience operating radar systems
Strong analysis skills and abilities

Responsibilities

Responsible for driving technology and completion of activity on time and budget
Design, develop, analyze, document and support testing of products, systems or subsystems
Ability to complete a technical project independently and mentor and coach other engineers. Review customer specifications and requirements, and develop designs to best support them, including cost as a key design variable
Provide budget, cost and schedule input for design assignments
Document component and subsystem specifications and material requirements
Analyze designs as necessary
Specify and evaluate supplier components, subsystems and services
Support the program design to cost and design for manufacture requirements
Develop prototypes to retire key development risks
Communicate clearly (written and oral) with manufacturing, supply chain, program management and the customer as required
Participates heavily in preparation of the more complex and significant proposals
Provides 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
May mentor and coach the work of others as assigned
Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
Attend appropriate engineering, customer or business meetings
Mentor and coach less experienced engineers
Involved with the analysis, design, development and implementation of new and/or existing systems/sub-systems. May include Architectural Design, Requirements Engineering, or others. Determines system specifications. Supports acquisition of hardware and software (or subcontractor services as needed).

Benefits

medical
dental
vision coverage
company contribution to a health savings account
telemedicine
life and disability insurance
legal insurance
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