Principal Electrical Engineer

Job ID: 109300

The Leonardo DRS Land Electronics business provides C4I Network computing and integrated situational awareness, as well as state-of-the-art embedded diagnostics, vehicle power management and combat vehicle integration products and services.

Job Summary

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will be part of the electrical engineering team with various assignments to project teams for development of complex circuit solutions that meet the challenges of a tactical military environment. This position will be responsible for driving technology and completion of activity on time and budget. Design, develop, analyze, document and support testing of products, systems, or subsystems. Ability to complete a technical project independently. Mentor and coach other engineers.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for driving technology and completion of activity on time and budget.

• Develop electrical concepts, define interfaces, design circuitry, guide layout, simulate and test designs, document technical data, and support transition to production.

• Provide budget, cost, and schedule input for design assignments.

• Review customer specifications and requirements, and under direction, develop designs to best support them, including cost as a key design variable.

• Provide technical expertise and assistance to other engineers and support personnel.

• Provide electrical input to project planning and system solution development.

• 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.

• Support and encourage a culture of collaboration, integrity, continuous improvement, results, and accountability.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering with a minimum of 8 years of experience.

• Master's degree a plus.

• At least 3 years of digital design/development experience.

• Analog design/development a plus.

• Experience with the design, development, modification, and analysis of various electronics systems.

• Experience with processor motherboard and system experience a plus. Video processing a plus.

• Knowledge of high-speed interconnects such as PCIE, Gb Ethernet, DDR3 / DDR4 Memory bus, USB 2.0, USB 3.0, LVDS/DisplayPort/HDMI, etc.

• Knowledge of portable, battery-powered systems.

• Experience in low-power, low-voltage DC-DC power conversion.

• Experience utilizing development tools required. LTSpice, Cadence, OrCAD Schematic Capture and Allegro editor/viewer, AutoCAD, and PTC CreoView preferred.

• History of troubleshooting and diagnoses of issues related to existing products, and systems making modifications as required.

• Familiarity with designing to meet MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-1275, etc. is desired. Professional work experience in a defense industry/DoD is a plus.

• Position may require occasional domestic travel (<15%).

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 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. #LEL

Our Mission

To build shareholder value through a commitment to high ethical standards and a superior performance culture focused on customers, employees, financial results and corporate citizenship.

Our Vision

To be the leading mid-tier defense technology company in the U.S.

Our Values

The DRS culture is defined by our Core Values and Principles:

• Integrity

• Agility

• Excellence

• Customer Focus

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

• Innovation

We strive to uphold them in all aspects of our business practices to inspire our employees and provide outstanding support for our customers.

Leonardo DRS, Inc. is committed

to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. We are committed to building a workplace where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. At Leonardo DRS, we believe that a diverse and inclusive environment makes us a stronger Company. We embrace different points of view, respect one another in the workplace, and understand that an inclusive environment furthers creativity, innovation, and business performance.

For additional information on Leonardo DRS, please visit our website at www.leonardodrs.com

Nearest Major Market: Huntsville