Senior Project Engineer

Leonardo DRS, Inc.•Melbourne, FL

10d•Onsite

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. As a Senior Project Engineer, you’ll drive complex projects from design through delivery, lead cross-functional teams, solve high-stakes technical challenges, and help deliver innovative solutions on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Requirements

Master’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 experience in multiple engineering disciplines
Ability to independently lead a team of engineers to complete a complex project or projects
U.S. Citizenship required. This position the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.

Responsibilities

Responsible for leading all engineering efforts for a complex project or projects on time and budget
Ensure design compliance with all project requirements
Review customer specifications and requirements, and lead a project team to develop designs to best support them, including cost as a key design variable
Provide budget, cost and schedule input for design assignments
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
Interact with technical management, other professionals, technicians and support personnel to coordinate, recommend and confer regarding technical activities and progress
Lead a project team or teams as assigned
Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
Attend appropriate engineering, customer or business meetings
Mentor and coach less experienced engineers
Other duties as assigned