Project Engineer
Job description
Job ID: 106978
The Electro Optical Infrared Systems (EOIS) line of business within DRS has locations in Dallas and Austin, TX, Melbourne, FL, and Cypress, CA. EOIS develops, manufactures, and supports infrared and electro-optical solutions for soldiers, ground vehicles and airborne platforms. We offer an exciting and challenging work environment, a competitive salary and benefits package, and a business culture that rewards performance.
Employing the world’s brightest. Supporting the world’s bravest.
Position Summary
DRS Network & Imaging Systems in Cypress, CA is part of the Electro-Optical and Infrared Systems Group of Leonardo DRS and has over 30 years of experience in designing and developing electro-optical/infrared systems for surveillance and targeting applications. We are seeking a Project Engineer to join the company in the development of strategic space and weather systems.
Basic Qualifications and Required Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics or related technical field with a minimum of 8 years of experience
- Knowledge and experience to lead a technical group of multiple engineering disciplines on a project team
- Proficiency with Microsoft Project is required
- Familiarity with EO/IR sensors and systems is desired
- Ability to interact professionally and effectively at all levels of the organization
- Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
- Ability to obtain and retain a security clearance is required
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Responsible for leading all engineering efforts for a project or projects on time and budget
- Ensure design compliance with all project requirements
- Review customer specifications and requirements, and lead a project team to develop designs to best support them, including cost as a key design variable
- Provide budget, cost and schedule input for design assignments
- 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
- Interact with technical management, other professionals, technicians and support personnel to coordinate, recommend and confer regarding technical activities and progress
- Lead project team(s) as assigned
- Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
- Attend appropriate engineering, customer or business meetings
- Mentor and coach less experienced engineers
- Other duties as assigned
Working Conditions
Normal for an office environment. Work may require occasional weekend and/or evening work and local travel.
In Accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose undue hardships on the organization.
The pay scale for this position is $123,292/year - $191,412/year. The pay scale information is a general guideline only. Several factors can influence the pay scale for a position including but not limited to, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, collective bargaining agreements, geographic location, business considerations, scope and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidate’s qualifications such as relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications.
- 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. #EOIS
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