What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Systems Engineer position at SES Government Solutions?
Job ID : 111553
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 Senior Systems Engineer to provide a coordinated approach to challenging and innovative technical projects, specifically for the development of ship-based electric plant and propulsion systems for marine applications. This exciting technical role is responsible for working as part of cross-disciplinary teams focused on system-level architecture, interface control, and associated technical analyses. This role requires understanding of the technical vision and an ability to capture, develop, integrate key requirements across the project team in the appropriate systems engineering tools.
This pivotal position includes substantive contribution to planning and technical execution of large system integration projects, primarily with steam turbine systems. The day-to-day focus is on working in a multidisciplinary engineering teams ranging from 3-10 engineers with direct individual contributions to project work as required. Critical to success in the role is the ability to understand technical challenges, directly work in the engineering team to find innovative solutions to problems, and clearly document / present status within the team, to project leadership, and to other functions (including executive management). As part of regular activities, this role may have significant supplier and customer interaction.
The ideal candidate is a system-thinking engineer who can positively drive detailed activities across multiple disciplines (mechanical, electrical, software, etc.).
Job Responsibilities
- Drive the day-to-day execution of large system integration projects for ship-based steam electric plants and propulsion systems used in naval and commercial marine applications.
- Contribute to interdisciplinary technical teams to architect, analyze, and specify requirements / interfaces for steam turbine generators and related auxiliary equipment.
- Integrate components into broader thermo-fluid power systems, including but not limited to :
- Turbines into power plants
- Heat exchangers into propulsion machinery
- Represent DRS with customers and suppliers, as needed
- Operate across the Systems Engineering "V" to decompose top-level requirements into detailed sub-system / component-level requirements and verify compliance via analysis, test, etc.
- Clearly communicate, orally and in writing, project status and technical information to technical and non-technical individuals
- Use and manage systems engineering toolsets
- Ability to design to cost targets, while meeting key performance requirements
- Contribute directly to project success through individual technical contributions, as required
- Act as the subject matter expert for thermo-fluid oriented systems
- Provide direct contributor work for the thermo-fluid system design considerations of multiple product lines including :
Steam Plants for shipboard and shoreside applications
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Steam Plants for shipboard and shoreside applications
Rankine, Brayton and other open and closed cycles
Hydraulic and fluid flow problem formulation / analysis
Secondary Skills, Experience, and Aptitude to Grow
Key Words for Search
Heat Balance
Thermo Fluid Systems
Heat Exchangers
Piping Systems
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.
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.
