Project Engineer
About The Position
Leonardo DRS Naval Electronics is seeking a Project Engineer (PE) to support design and development, proposals, and Internal Research & Development (IRAD) efforts for our RF/Sensors Line of Business (LOB). This role is eligible to work a hybrid schedule based out of either the RF and Sensors Center of Excellence in Largo, FL, or the Submarine Combat Systems Center of Excellence in Twin Cities, MN. The PE will be the Engineering lead on development programs and will be responsible for managing a cross-functional engineering team (hardware and software) for all design, implementation, and qualification activities. This position may also lead IRAD efforts assisting in the set-up, operation, maintenance, and development of a component or system(s). IRAD efforts will also include requirements development, trade studies, testing, planning, and project reporting.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in a relevant Engineering field with at least 8 years of direct experience related to engineering development & project leadership skillsets.
- Demonstrated success in similar technical environments leading development projects.
- Self-starting, self-directed candidate with excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Capable of achieving project objectives and interfacing with various levels of internal team members, management, program sponsors, subcontractors, and customers.
- Knowledge and experience in multiple engineering disciplines (e.g., systems, mechanical, electrical, safety, software).
- U.S. Citizenship required.
- Must have an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.
Nice To Haves
- RF technical experience and experience leading RF integrated design activity is preferred but not required.
- Experience leading and managing subcontractor team members is desired.
- Project management and project planning skills (e.g., MS Project).
- Familiarity with requirements management processes and tools (e.g., DOORS).
- Resource allocation and management.
- Familiarity with DoD/DoW Environmental Military Standards and Specifications.
- Strong configuration management approach for customer technical data packages.
- Ability to troubleshoot and plan approach to resolution of failures from environmental qualification and factory acceptance testing.
- Familiarity with Agile Development methodologies for hardware support.
- Budget formulation & auditing.
- Advanced MS Office skills.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for technical solutions, efficient execution, and activity completion on time and within budget.
- Lead the Engineering execution of cross-functional teams.
- Act as the integration point to the Leonardo DRS Program Office and the customer technical point of contact on assigned programs.
- Project planning, managing performance to technical/cost/schedule from the Engineering function on programs, Engineering scope management, customer technical relationships/communication, and partnering with functional peers to ensure flawless execution on programs.
- Lead systems, software, mechanical and electrical project team members to achieve project goals.
- Own and be accountable for the technical baseline on programs.
- Support the Program Office and develop relationships with customer technical community in support of the program and satisfying program requirements.
- Identify obsolescence issues and develop resolution plans to maintain customer delivery dates and continued production deadlines.
- Review customer specifications and requirements, and develop designs to best support them.
- Define budget, cost and schedule input for engineering projects.
- Create system/subsystem test environments, procedures, plans, and schedules.
- Specify and evaluate supplier components, subsystems, and services.
- Drive the program design to cost and DfX (design for X) requirements.
- Develop and execute plans to mitigate and retire key development and technical risks.
- Communicate clearly (written and oral) with other DRS personnel and the customer.
- Participate in preparation of proposals.
- Provide technical knowledge and assistance to cross-functional team members.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
- Employer matching 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including any 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
- 401(k) savings plan
- Wellness programs
- Flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program
- Community service hours
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
