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Senior Systems Engineer

Leonardo DRS
Goleta, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/6/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/6/2025

Job ID:111506

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 Senior Systems Engineer for our Goleta, CA facility. The Senior Systems Engineer will be responsible for directing the technical activities for the analysis, design, development, and implementation of new systems/sub-systems and leading a cross-functional multi-location technical team to meet program technical performance objectives. In addition, the candidate shall demonstrate consistently good judgment combined with technical expertise and to communicate effectively with engineering and management stakeholders.

Job Responsibilities
  • Involved 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 leading group of engineers on a technical activity and completion of activity on time and budget
  • Design, develop, analyze, document and support testing of products, systems or subsystems
  • May use computer-aided engineering or other design/analysis software in the performance of assignments.Review customer specifications and requirements, and under direction, develop designs to best support them, including cost as a key design variable
  • Provide budget, cost and schedule input for design assignments
  • Specify and evaluate supplier components, subsystems and services
  • Drive the program design to cost and design for manufacture requirements
  • Develop prototypes to retire key development risks
  • Communicate clearly (written and oral) with other company personnel and the customer as required
  • Participate in preparation of proposals
  • Provide technical knowledge and assistance to other engineers and support personnel
  • Lead and direct the work of others as assigned
  • Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
  • Attend appropriate engineering, customer or business meetings
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field
  • 5 years of related experience
  • Fluency in technologies and application domain
  • Ability to lead a technical group independently
  • Experience with developing and managing requirements
  • Experience with integration and test of military systems a plus

The expected pay scale for this position is $104,274.00/year - $161,884.00/year for the state of California. 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.
*Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. #LSY

 

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