Principal Systems Engineer

Senior Principal Systems EngineerLocation: Frederick, MD, US, 21703Job ID: 114819 Salary: 158-198K

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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 SummaryThe candidate must be proficient in system architecting of both receivers and transmitters across the VLF to Ka frequency bands. This includes a strong understanding of the tradeoffs between noise figure and intermodulation performance, and how these factors affect instantaneous and spur-free dynamic range.The ideal candidate will have experience collaborating with multiple functional groups — including Mechanical, Firmware, Software, and Test — to derive and decompose customer- and module-level requirements.This role also requires the ability to lead a multi-disciplinary team through the integration, verification, and validation of these systems.
Job ResponsibilitiesInvolved with the analysis, design, development and implementation of new and/or existing systems/sub-systems. May include Architectural Design, Requirements Engineering, or others. 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 budgetDesign, develop, analyze, document and support testing of products, systems or subsystemsAbility to complete a technical project independentlyMentor and coach other engineers.Review customer specifications and requirements, and develop designs to best support them, including cost as a key design variableAbility 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 assignmentsDocument component and subsystem specifications and material requirementsAnalyze 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 meetingsActively 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. Become a part of the customer’s design team, looking out for their best interestsSpecify and evaluate supplier components, subsystems and servicesSupport the program design to cost and design for manufacture requirementsDevelop prototypes to retire key development risksCommunicate clearly (written and oral) with manufacturing, supply chain, program management and the customer as requiredParticipate heavily in preparation of the more complex and significant proposalsProvide technical expertise and assistance to other engineers and support personnelInteract with technical management, other professionals, technicians and support personnel to coordinate, recommend and confer regarding technical activities and progressMay mentor and coach the work of others as assignedSupport, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organizationAttend appropriate engineering, customer or business meetingsMentor and coach less-experienced engineers
QualificationsBachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field with a minimum of 10 years of experienceMastery of technologies and domain knowledgeExpected to have knowledge and significant experience in multiple engineering disciplinesAbility to lead major problem resolution efforts and support regaining or attaining customer partner status.
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. xzbcwsv And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 4/10 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours. *Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only