Project Engineer

Job ID : 111416

The Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems business is a trusted provider of innovative naval gas and hybrid power systems, control technology and support solutions for the U.S. Navy and navies around the world.

Job Summary

DRS NPS has an immediate need for a Project Engineer to lead challenging and innovative technical projects, with the ability to be an effective bridge between engineering personnel and management. This broad technical role is responsible for the successful execution of technical projects involving system-level engineering, component design, and advanced analyses. This role demands a strong focus on providing our customers with robust engineering solutions that meet their requirements and exceed their expectations.

This highly-visible leadership position includes estimating, planning, and driving technical execution of U.S. military and niche commercial projects ranging from

This position requires direct involvement in and total ownership of assigned projects and tasks, independently and confidently working within a matrix organization. It requires that the individual develops and maintains an in-depth knowledge of DRS products, systems, and services. He or she must use this knowledge to understand, coordinate, and constantly evaluate the engineering work scope to ensure value-added activities are meeting project goals.

The ideal candidate is an individual possessing strong mechanical and / or electrical engineering skills, combined with engineering team leadership skills. The ability to set a technical vision for a project and influence its adoption, while motivating the team, is a key skillset.

Job Responsibilities

• Plan and drive the execution of detailed technical work scope of large system design & development projects to a high level of quality, on schedule, and within budget.
• Contribute directly to project execution through individual technical contributions, as required
• Comprehend and bridge the detailed technical activities of the Engineering team with other functions to ensure overall project success.
• Organize large or loosely defined issues / problems and break them down into workable plans / task lists.
• Develop detailed project plans and pre-contract proposal estimates based on :
• Ability to understand the overall project scope down to the critical details
• Generating robust and clearly documented basis of estimates
• Establishment of a comprehensive design verification plan
• Facilitating of effective technical reviews
• Contribute to quantifiable risk / opportunity management and mitigation plans
• Understand detailed project tasking / critical path activities and advocate for key resources required to execute engineering efforts
• Organize, lead, and motivate technical teams in the design and development of challenging products and systems
• Confidently and competently represent DRS in front of customers, including the US Navy, and key suppliers / partners.
• Clearly communicate, orally and in writing, technical and programmatic information to technical and non-technical individuals
• Review, analyze, and status project milestones and provide quantifiable estimates to complete for assigned projects / tasks
• Manage drawing, schematic, bill of material, and software releases to support technical projects
• Collaborate with other departments, DRS locations, and suppliers to solve problems and develop cost-effective, high quality solutions

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

U.S. Citizenship required.

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.

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