Senior Principal Systems Engineer

Leonardo DRS • Melbourne, FL

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About The Position

The Electro Optical Infrared Systems (EOIS) line of business within DRS has locations in Dallas and Austin, TX, Melbourne, FL, and Cypress, CA. EOIS develops, manufactures, and supports infrared and electro-optical solutions for soldiers, ground vehicles and airborne platforms. We offer an exciting and challenging work environment, a competitive salary and benefits package, and a business culture that rewards performance. Employing the world's brightest. Supporting the world's bravest.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field with a minimum of 10 years of experience.
• Mastery of technologies and domain knowledge.
• Expected to have knowledge and significant experience in multiple engineering disciplines including Electro-optic and Infrared Imaging Systems.
• Ability to lead major problem resolution efforts and support regaining or attaining customer partner status.
• 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

• Involved with the analysis, design, development and implementation of new and/or existing electro-optic and infrared systems/sub-systems.
• Determine system specifications.
• Support acquisition of hardware and software (or subcontractor services as needed).
• Responsible for driving technology and completion of activity on time and budget, including leading the integration and test activities.
• Design, develop, analyze, document and support testing of 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 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.
• 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.
• Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and 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, and community service hours.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree