Job ID: 109033  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 3 year running Top Workplace in the Greater St. Louis area.  Job Summar

Principal Electrical Engineer

DRS Technologies • 
Bridgeton, Missouri, United States
Position Type: Permanent
Job Description:

Job ID: 109033 



 



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 3 year running Top Workplace in the Greater St. Louis area.  


Job Summary


Leonardo DRS Land Systems is seeking a full time Electrical Engineer IV for our Bridgeton, MO facility.  This position will be responsible for working with and/or leading a group of engineers on a technical activity and completion of activity on time and budget.  They will design, develop, analyze, document and support testing of products, systems, and/or subsystems.  This position will also use computer-aided engineering [CAD] schematic capture and/or other design/analysis software in the performance of assignments.


Job Responsibilities



  • 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.

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

  • Provide budget, cost and schedule input for design assignments

  • Document component and subsystem specifications and material requirements

  • Analyze designs as necessary

  • 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 manufacturing, supply chain, program management and the customer as required

  • Participate heavily in preparation of the more complex and significant proposals

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

  • Interact with technical management, other professionals, technicians and support personnel to coordinate, recommend and confer regarding technical activities and progress

  • Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization

  • Attend appropriate engineering, customer or business meetings

  • Troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctions in existing products or systems and makes modifications as needed.  Compile and evaluate design and test data.  Analyze, develop and recommend design approaches


Job Requirements:
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field with a minimum of 8 years of experience 
  • Experience in the design and development of electrical systems, architecture, and cabling design is a plus
  • Knowledge on and experience with engineering drawing and CAD applications
  • Knowledge on and experience with circuit simulation applications
  • Knowledge on and experience with Circuit Card CAD applications (experience with ALTIUM a plus)
  • Experience interfacing hardware components into a complete spec compliant system
  • Experience designing and maintaining system Interface Control Documents (ICD)
  • Must have electrical systems design experience and strong mechanical aptitude
  • Must be able to determine the hardware compatibility of a system

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. 
*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. #LSY

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