Leonardo DRS

Project Engineer I

Leonardo DRS$104K — $140K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field
  • A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
  • Demonstrated experience with Project Planning and execution
  • Experience leading an engineering team of multiple disciplines
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
  • Familiarity with the US Defense Acquisition Process is preferred

Responsibilities

  • Ensure design compliance with project requirements
  • Review customer specifications and lead project teams to develop support designs
  • Lead a team of engineers to complete multiple projects
  • Provide budget, cost and schedule input for design assignments
  • Communicate effectively with manufacturing, supply chain, and program management
  • Interact with technical management and support personnel for coordination
  • Mentor and coach less-experienced engineers

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
  • Paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave
  • Parental leave benefits and life/disability insurance coverage
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
  • Flexible work schedules including a 9/80 program
  • Wellness programs focusing on physical, emotional, and financial well-being
Full Job Description
Job ID: 114497

Job Summary

Leonardo DRS Land Systems is seeking multiple full time Project Engineers level 1. This position is based out of our Bridgeton, MO facility and will have the option to work an in person or hybrid schedule. As a Project Engineer level 1 at Leonardo DRS Land Systems, you will be responsible for leading all engineering efforts for a project or projects on time and budget. A successful candidate will be a resourceful and self-motivated individual and will have a proven track record of effectively leading multi-disciplined engineering teams. As Project Engineer, you will serve as the interface between the engineering technical team and other departments within the organization, including Program Management, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain.

Job Responsibilities

  • Ensure design compliance with all project requirements
  • Review customer specifications and requirements, and may lead a project team to develop designs to best support them, including cost as a key design variable
  • May lead a team of engineers to complete a project or projects
  • 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
  • Interact with technical management, other professionals, technicians and support personnel to coordinate, recommend and confer regarding technical activities and progress
  • 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


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field
  • A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
  • Demonstrated experience with Project Planning and execution
  • Demonstrated experience leading an engineering team consisting of multiple disciplines
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
  • Experience with US Defense Acquisition Process desired

The salary range for this position is $104,295.00/year- $140,799.00/year for the state of Illinois. 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

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
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