Project Engineer

Leonardo DRS, Inc.•Fitchburg, MA

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About The Position

The Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems business is a trusted provider of innovative naval gas and hybrid power systems, control technology and support solutions for the U.S. Navy and navies around the world.Job SummaryDRS NPS has an immediate need for a Project Engineer to lead challenging and innovative technical projects, with the ability to be an effective bridge between engineering personnel and management. This broad technical role is responsible for the successful execution of technical projects involving system-level engineering, component design, and advanced analyses. This role demands a strong focus on providing our customers with robust engineering solutions that meet their requirements and exceed their expectations. This highly-visible leadership position includes estimating, planning, and driving technical execution of U.S. military and niche commercial projects ranging from < $2M - $150M+. The day-to-day focus entails organizing, leading, and encouraging multidisciplinary project team(s) ranging from 5-10+ engineers, as well as direct individual contributions to project work. Critical to success in the role is the ability to organize & construct technical project plans, inspire the engineering team to find innovative solutions to design challenges, and clearly document / present project status within the team, to project leadership, and to other functions (including executive management). Significant supplier and customer interaction is required to drive project execution. This position requires direct involvement in and total ownership of assigned projects and tasks, independently and confidently working within a matrix organization. It requires that the individual develops and maintains an in-depth knowledge of DRS products, systems, and services. He or she must use this knowledge to understand, coordinate, and constantly evaluate the engineering work scope to ensure value-added activities are meeting project goals. The ideal candidate is an individual possessing strong mechanical and/or electrical engineering skills, combined with engineering team leadership skills. The ability to set a technical vision for a project and influence its adoption, while motivating the team, is a key skillset.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree from a 4 year accredited college or university in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with a minimum of 5 years of experience as an individual contributor
3+ years of experience and demonstrated success in an engineering leadership role
Proven experience individually driving the product development / product design cycle from concept to qualified / fielded systems
Experience with system-level thinking and system engineering principles/methods
US citizen

Nice To Haves

Strong sense of ownership and high level of accountability for assigned projects
Experience with execution of projects for the US military or foreign navies
Familiarity with industrial and military design specifications
Experience with the development of electro-mechanical systems or other power machinery
Experience with marine steam turbines, gas turbines, and/or diesel engines
Experience designing/developing marine-pedigree equipment
Experience with agile project management tools and/or using Jira
Experience of leading the successful integration of multiple sub-systems
Demonstrated focus on designing to cost targets, while meeting key performance requirements
Proven track record of being able to stretch outside one’s comfort zone, as needed, to get the job done
Active security clearance
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.

Responsibilities

Plan and drive the execution of detailed technical work scope of large system design & development projects to a high level of quality, on schedule, and within budget.
Contribute directly to project execution through individual technical contributions, as required
Comprehend and bridge the detailed technical activities of the Engineering team with other functions to ensure overall project success.
Organize large or loosely defined issues / problems and break them down into workable plans / task lists.
Develop detailed project plans and pre-contract proposal estimates based on:
Ability to understand the overall project scope down to the critical details
Generating robust and clearly documented basis of estimates
Establishment of a comprehensive design verification plan
Facilitating of effective technical reviews
Contribute to quantifiable risk/opportunity management and mitigation plans
Understand detailed project tasking / critical path activities and advocate for key resources required to execute engineering efforts
Organize, lead, and motivate technical teams in the design and development of challenging products and systems
Confidently and competently represent DRS in front of customers, including the US Navy, and key suppliers / partners.
Clearly communicate, orally and in writing, technical and programmatic information to technical and non-technical individuals
Review, analyze, and status project milestones and provide quantifiable estimates to complete for assigned projects/tasks
Manage drawing, schematic, bill of material, and software releases to support technical projects
Collaborate with other departments, DRS locations, and suppliers to solve problems and develop cost-effective, high quality solutions

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
annual performance-based bonuses
equity awards
overtime pay (for non-exempt employees as applicable
flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program
competitive vacation
health/emergency leave
paid parental leave
community service hours