Senior Principal Systems Engineer

Leonardo DRS, Inc.•Burnsville, MD

3d•$130,000 - $215,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Leonardo DRS Naval Electronics business provides leading naval computing infrastructure, network and data distribution and middleware enterprise services, as well as world-class manufacturing and support capabilities. We are looking for a Senior Principal Systems Engineer for our Naval Electronics systems engineering group. In this position you will provide technical leadership for engineering on radar and other RF system in support of existing contracts and in pursuit of new business opportunities and product/portfolio growth for our RF/Sensors Line of Business (LOB).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field with a minimum of 10 years of experience
Mastery of RF/radar technologies and domain knowledge
Expected to have knowledge and significant experience in multiple engineering disciplines
Ability to lead major problem resolution efforts and support regaining or attaining customer partner status
Experience being the technical point of contact and lead in preparation of complex small and large proposals and new business pursuits
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

Experience strategizing new maritime concepts of operation in conjunction with new product development is highly desired

Responsibilities

Involved with the analysis, design, development and implementation of new and/or existing RF systems/sub-systems.
Responsible for driving technology and completion of activity on time and budget
Design, develop, analyze, document and support testing of RF products, systems or subsystems
Ability to complete a technical project independently
Mentor and coach other engineers.
Review customer specifications and requirements, and develop designs to best support them, including cost as a key design variable
Ability to lead major problem resolution efforts and support regaining or attaining customer partner status.
Be a key member of the new business capture team.
Provide budget, cost and schedule input for design assignments
Document component and subsystem specifications and material requirements
Analyze designs as necessary. Responsible for higher-level product line architecture and providing guidance and oversight to multiple development teams working on different products or technologies to ensure the technologies interoperate or connect to each other appropriately.
Attend appropriate engineering, customer or business meetings
Actively support pursuit of new RF business by developing and presenting new concepts, technologies or applications as part of Business Development and Program Management team.
Develop trusted engineering contacts with the customer. Become a part of the customer’s design team, looking out for their best interests
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
Participate heavily in preparation of the more complex and significant proposals
Provide 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

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