Staff Scientist

Leonardo DRS, Inc. • Dallas, TX

3d

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.Job SummaryJob Responsibilities
Plan, conduct and direct research and development projects where the complexity of the technical problems requires advanced knowledge and scientific specialization
Conduct research to make fundamental improvements to product performance or to the invention of new product concepts
Design, conduct, and analyze experiments to probe fundamental limits within area of expertise
Support other departments with failure analysis for improvement of yield and reduction of cost
Write proposals and reports and present technical papers to win new business and enhance the technical creditability of the Company
Disseminate knowledge via patents, technical papers, technical memorandum and staff development
Represent the company at industry and government briefings
Supervise personnel in carrying out development and/or manufacturing processes
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
Mentor and coach the work of others as assigned
Actively participate in organizational strategy and future technology direction
Widely recognized within both DRS and the scientific community as expert in the field of specialization as well as other related scientific disciplines
Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
Attend appropriate engineering, customer or business meetings
Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Master’s degree in physical science or engineering discipline; PhD preferred
• A minimum of 20 years of experience
• Mastery of technologies and application domain
• Expected to have knowledge and significant experience in multiple engineering disciplines
• Must be a team player with good communications skills
• 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

• PhD preferred

Responsibilities

• Plan, conduct and direct research and development projects where the complexity of the technical problems requires advanced knowledge and scientific specialization
• Conduct research to make fundamental improvements to product performance or to the invention of new product concepts
• Design, conduct, and analyze experiments to probe fundamental limits within area of expertise
• Support other departments with failure analysis for improvement of yield and reduction of cost
• Write proposals and reports and present technical papers to win new business and enhance the technical creditability of the Company
• Disseminate knowledge via patents, technical papers, technical memorandum and staff development
• Represent the company at industry and government briefings
• Supervise personnel in carrying out development and/or manufacturing processes
• 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
• Mentor and coach the work of others as assigned
• Actively participate in organizational strategy and future technology direction
• Widely recognized within both DRS and the scientific community as expert in the field of specialization as well as other related scientific disciplines
• Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
• Attend appropriate engineering, customer or business meetings
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• a company contribution to a health savings account
• telemedicine
• life and disability insurance
• legal insurance
• a 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

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees