Senior Systems Engineer - Controls

Job ID : 111501

The Leonardo DRS Land Systems business is a recognized leader in the design and integration of complex technologies into new and legacy systems and platforms for global military and commercial customers.We are a 4 year running Top Workplace in the Greater St. Louis area.

Job Summary

Leonardo DRS Land Systems is seeking a full time Senior Systems Engineer - Controls for our Bridgeton, MO facility. This role will be responsible for directing the technical activities for the analysis, modeling, simulation, and control of Electro Optic (EO) and Infrared (IR) sensors and associated platforms. This candidate would be responsible for meeting the corresponding technical performance requirements and be able to execute an interdisciplinary, systems engineering process to ensure that the customer and stakeholders' needs are satisfied in a high quality, trustworthy, cost efficient, and schedule compliant manner throughout a system's entire life cycle. The ideal candidate should be knowledgeable in classical and modern control and foster an innovative work environment leading to identification of opportunities for improvements in product, process, quality, and productivity.

Job Responsibilities

• Support architectural design, requirements engineering, modeling & simulation, systems-level documentation, trade studies, risk management, system integration and test, and verification and validation
• Direct the technical activities of electrical, mechanical, and software engineers to develop and deliver a stabilized pointing and tracking system that fully meets the system requirements and customer's expectations
• Support efforts to ensure a common understanding of and compliance with all requirements on programs and projects
• Lead major problem resolution efforts and support regaining or attaining customer confidence
• Use computer-aided design or other engineering / analysis software as necessary in the performance of assignments
• Communicate effectively with engineers, executive and senior-level management, and non-engineering support staff to evaluate technical information and issues impacting design, production, and support of products, services, or other deliverables
• Strive to complete activities on time and budget
• Perform critical trade studies
• Provide technical knowledge and assistance to other engineers and support personnel
• Support the acquisition of hardware and software (or subcontractor services as needed)
• Study alternative concepts and use of models and simulations to predict system performance
• Enforce the systems engineering process and integrate into program plans
• Provide labor estimates and schedule input for work assignments
• Specify and evaluate supplier components, subsystems, and services
• Participate in the preparation of highly technical proposals
• Lead and direct the work of others as assigned
• Attend appropriate engineering, customer or business meetings
• Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the mission, values, and culture of the organization

Qualifications

The expected pay scale for this position is $90,673.00 / year - $140,769.00 / year for the state of Illinois. Should the level, location, or scope of the position change during the hiring process, the pay scale may be modified accordingly. When extending an offer of employment, Leonardo DRS considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position; any Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, the candidate's relevant work experience, education / training, certifications, and key skills; internal equity; and market and business considerations.

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.

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. # LSY

Salary : $90,673 - $140,769