Project Engineer

Leonardo DRS, Inc. • Burnsville, MN

3d • $117,000 - $195,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

DRS Naval Electronics is seeking a Project Engineer (PE) to support Design & Development, proposals, and Internal Research & Development (IRAD) efforts. This role will be eligible to work a hybrid schedule based out of one of the following locations: Sensors and Weapons Center of Excellence - Largo, FL or Submarine Combat Systems Center of Excellence - 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 will also lead IRAD efforts assisting in the set-up, operation, maintenance, and development of a component or systems. IRAD efforts will also include requirements development, trade studies, testing, planning, and project reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant Engineering or related technical field with a minimum of 8 years of direct experience related to engineering development and project leadership.
• Demonstrated success in similar technical environments leading development projects.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must be self-starting and self-directing
• Capable of achieving project objectives and interfacing with various levels of internal team members, management, program sponsors, subcontractors, and customers
• Expected to have knowledge and experience in multiple engineering disciplines - enough to lead engineers on the project team (e.g., Systems, Mechanical, Electrical, Software, etc.).
• 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

• RF technical experience and experience leading RF integrated design activity preferred
• 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 & Management
• Familiarity with DoD 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.
• Acts as the integration point to the DRS Program Office and is 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.
• Owns and is Accountable for the Technical Baseline on programs.
• Responsible to 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 inputs 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 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
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior