Leonardo DRS

Principal Project Engineer

Leonardo DRS$150K — $225K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in engineering or related field with 15 years of experience
  • Expertise in technologies and domain knowledge
  • Broad knowledge across multiple engineering disciplines
  • Proven ability to lead and manage engineering teams
  • Active U.S. citizenship and ability to secure a DOD security clearance

Responsibilities

  • Review customer requirements and lead project teams in developing cost-effective designs
  • Provide budget and scheduling input for engineering assignments
  • Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and customers
  • Lead the preparation of complex project proposals
  • Coordinate technical activities with engineers and support staff
  • Attend essential engineering and business meetings
  • Mentor junior engineers to enhance their skills

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
  • Generous paid time off including vacation and holidays
  • Parental leave and tuition reimbursement
  • Professional development support and wellness programs
  • Flexible work schedules through the 9/80 program
  • Life and disability insurance coverage
Full Job Description
Job ID: 115195

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Business Unit: Naval Electronics
Location: Eagan, MN / Johnstown, PA / Largo, FL
Career Functional Area: Engineering
Telework Type: Hybrid
Type: Full Time
Schedule: 9/80
Shift: 1st

Job Summary

Lead and manage all engineering efforts for a complex project or projects on time and budget, ensuring design compliance with all project requirements.

Job Responsibilities

  • 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
  • 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


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.

The salary range for this position is ($150,000/year - $225,000/year). This range reflects the good faith estimate of pay the employer is willing to offer at the time of posting. Several factors can influence the pay scale, including but not limited to: Federal contract labor categories and contract wage rates, collective bargaining agreements, geographic location, business considerations, scope, and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidate's qualifications such as prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for: annual performance-based bonuses, equity awards, and overtime pay (for non-exempt employees as applicable. Our benefits package includes comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision), employer matching 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including ant state-mandated paid sick leave), parental leave benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional development support, and life and disability insurance coverage.

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

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About Leonardo DRS

Leonardo DRS is a leading supplier of integrated products, services and support to military forces, intelligence agencies and prime contractors worldwide. Focused on defense technology, we develop, manufacture and support a broad range of systems for mission critical and military sustainment requirements, as well as homeland security. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, the Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Leonardo S.p.A. which employs more than 45,000 people worldwide. We offer a competitive compensation package and a business culture that rewards performance. For additional information on Leonardo DRS, please visit our website at www.leonardodrs.com.
Learn more about Leonardo DRS
Size
11,000 employees
Market Cap
$3.1 billion
Industry
Founded
1968
5 Year Trend
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