Job Information
Leonardo DRS, Inc. Principal Project Engineer in Dallas, Texas
Job ID: 110098
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 Summary
Responsible for leading and possibly will manage all engineering efforts for a highly 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
Secondary Responsibilities
Attend appropriate engineering, customer or business meetings
Mentor and coach less experienced engineers
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Master’s degree in engineering or related technical field with a minimum of 15 years of experience
Mastery of technologies and domain knowledge
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
Physical Requirements
Lifting: 0-20lbs 0 - 25% of time
Walking: 0 - 25% of time
Climbing: 0 - 10% of time
Bending: 0 - 10% of time
Sitting: 0 - 75% of time
Standing: 0 - 10% of time
Stooping: 0 - 10% of time
Work Conditions
- Travel: 0-10% of time
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.
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.