Principal Electrical Engineer

Principal Electrical EngineerLocation: Bridgeton, MO, US, 63044Leonardo DRS Land Systems is seeking a full time Principal Electrical Engineer. This position is based out of our Bridgeton, MO facility and will have the option to work an in person or hybrid schedule. This position will serve as the Power Systems subject matter expert. This position will review customer specifications and requirements, develop concepts and designs to best support them, including conceptual packaging with cost and schedule as key design variables. It will lead internal design teams and be the primary technical interface to other DRS subsidiaries when power system expertise is needed. The position will design, develop, analyze, document, select and support testing of products, systems, or subsystems with a focus on power electronics and power generation equipment.The selected candidate will have demonstrated experience in power electronics design and development experience including AC-DC, DC-DC, DC-AC power conversion equipment ranging from 100 to 30 kW, 3.3 to 600 VDC, and 120/208VAC. Experience with batteries and energy storage systems are a plus and familiarity with military specifications related to power is plus.Job ResponsibilitiesPower Systems Subject Matter ExpertSupport Business Development in the pursuit and capture of new businessLeader of internal design teamsPrimary technical interface to other DRS subsidiaries when needed supplying power system expertiseDesign, develop, analyze, document, select and support testing of products, systems, or subsystems with a focus on power electronics and power generation equipmentSpecify and evaluate supplier components, sub-systems, proposals and servicesPrepare Statement of Work and component/system requirements documentsDrive the program technical performance, design to cost, schedule and design for manufacture requirementsDevelop prototypes to retire key development risksCommunicate clearly (written and oral) with other company personnel and the customer as requiredProvide technical knowledge and assistance to other engineers and support personnelAbility to complete a technical project independentlyMentor and coach other engineersDocument component and subsystem specifications and material requirementsProvide technical expertise and assistance to other engineers and support personnelInteract with technical management, other professionals, technicians and support personnel to coordinate, recommend and confer regarding technical activities and progressSupport, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organizationAttend appropriate engineering, customer or business meetingsQualificationsBachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field8+ years of relevant engineering experienceDemonstrated power electronics design and development experience including AC-DC, DC-DC, DC-AC power conversion equipment ranging from 100 to 30 kW, 3.3 to 600 VDC, and 120/208VAC.Familiarity with military specifications related to power a plusFamiliarity with engine driven generator systems required.Experience with military vehicle electrical systems, architecture, and cabling design a plus.Knowledge of EMI/EMC control best practices.Experience with EMI/EMC testing and bringing non-compliant hardware into specification.Familiarity with MIL-STD-461 and MIL-STD-464 a plusDemonstrated experience in the preparation and delivery of product briefing material for internal and external customersMust be able to assess and determine the compatibility of hardware components of a system.Must have experience interfacing hardware components into a complete specification compliant systemUnderstanding of heat transfer and component cooling as related to power systems and componentsMust have knowledge on and experience with circuit simulation applicationsMust have knowledge on and experience with Circuit Card design and CAD applications (experience with ALTIUM a plus)Must have experience developing Interface Control Documents (ICD) that define a system's requirements and performanceExperience integrating equipment into and onto military power systems such as 28VDC ground vehicle systems, 480 VAC 60Hz Naval systems and 400Hz aircraft systems a plus.Experience with batteries and energy storage systems a plusA strong mechanical aptitude is a plusU.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.