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Principal Project Engineer

Location: 

Palm Bay, FL, US, 32905

Job ID: 109582 

 

The Leonardo DRS Airborne and Intelligence Systems business is a global leader and strategic partner committed to delivering world-class, full life-cycle defense and intelligence products that protect the security of our nation and our allies.  From air combat training to state-of-the-art electronic warfare systems, our technology is deployed by virtually all U.S. military and government agencies around the world.

Job Summary

Job Summary

Responsible for leading all engineering efforts for a complex project or projects on time and budget. Ensure design compliance with all project requirements. 

Job Responsibilities

  • Lead and possibly manage all engineering efforts for a highly complex project or projects on time and budget
  • Ensure design compliance with all project requirements
  • Review customer specifications and requirements, and manage 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 highly 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 and may manage 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

Job Responsibilities Part II

  • Provide leadership to program or project team. Assures communication and cooperation among team members and resolves areas of conflict 
  • Ensure a timely closeout of completed programs to ensure that all obligations are satisfied, and program documentation is properly recorded.
  • Understand and develop leading verses lagging indicators
  • Develop and execute program corrective action strategies
  • May partner with various stakeholders on planning process and system improvements 
  • Develop and understand principles of program planning. Broad application of principles, theories, and concepts in applicable discipline, plus working knowledge of other related fields
  • Develop and understand cash flow management principles
  • Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization.

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in engineering or related technical field with a minimum of 15 years of experience
  • Mastery of technologies and domain knowledge
    • Electronic Warfare systems definition and development.
    • Electronic Support / Direction Finding systems development.
    • Tactical systems development, verification, and fielding.
    • Embedded Systems design and development.
    • Design for Manufacturing / Design for Test
  • High level of knowledge and experience in multiple engineering disciplines enough to lead engineers on the project team
  • Ability to lead and possibly will manage a team of engineers to complete a highly complex project or projects 

 

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours. 
*Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only

 

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates are equal opportunity employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.#AIS

Our Mission

To build shareholder value through a commitment to high ethical standards and a superior performance culture focused on customers, employees, financial results and corporate citizenship.

Our Vision

To be the leading mid-tier defense technology company in the U.S.

Our Values

The DRS culture is defined by our Core Values and Principles: 

- Integrity
- Agility
- Excellence
- Customer Focus
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
- Innovation

We strive to uphold them in all aspects of our business practices to inspire our employees and provide outstanding support for our customers.

Leonardo DRS, Inc. is committed 
to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued.  We are committed to building a workplace where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. At Leonardo DRS, we believe that a diverse and inclusive environment makes us a stronger Company. We embrace different points of view, respect one another in the workplace, and understand that an inclusive environment furthers creativity, innovation, and business performance. 

For additional information on  Leonardo DRS, please visit our website at www.leonardodrs.com


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