Senior Systems Engineer

Job ID: 114593

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


Job Summary

Leonardo DRS Land Systems is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer for our Advanced Concepts team. This position is based out of our Bridgeton, MO facility and will have the option to work an in person or hybrid schedule. The Senior Systems Engineer will assist the Business Development department in evaluating new technology and partnerships, architecting new capabilities and solutions, and leading development efforts and demonstrations.


Job Responsibilities

• Serve as part of a multi-disciplinary engineering team providing technical support to Business Development, to include Advanced Concepts investigations, proposals, and IRADs. Travel as required to support opportunity investigations, customer interactions, and industry events
• Maintain a strong understanding of current/emerging technologies and their applicability to new DRS Land Systems business. Contribute meaningfully to the development and planning of the LS Technology Strategy and Roadmap
• Serve as a liaison between BD and Engineering within the team to promote cooperation, communication, and coordination. As necessary, identify and coordinate for specific engineering resources required for tasks; lead cross-functional innovation teams; and maintain in-depth knowledge of DRS engineering capabilities
• Serve as lead engineer for Advanced Concepts IRADs as required
• Involved with the analysis, design, development and implementation of new and/or existing systems/sub-systems. May include Architectural Design, Requirements Engineering, or others. Determine system specifications. Support acquisition of hardware and software (or subcontractor services as needed)
• Responsible for leading group of engineers on a technical activity and completion of activity on time and budget
• Communicate clearly (written and oral) with other company personnel and the customer as required
• Supports pursuit capture and proposals by developing technical approaches, solution architectures, compliance matrices, make-buy inputs, technical volumes, and risk-reduction plans (including prototype or demo concepts when needed)
• Specify and evaluate supplier components, subsystems and services
• Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
• Attend appropriate engineering, customer or business meetings
• Lead less-experienced engineers

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Ability to lead a technical group independently
• Working knowledge of military specifications and standards
• Base knowledge of relevant CAD/CAM processes and tools
• Conversant in modern US military organization, doctrine, equipment, and acquisition process
• Demonstrates systems-thinking, customer-oriented business perspective
• Willing and able to travel up to 25% of the time

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.

The salary range for this position is $93,121.00/year- $125,713.00 for the state of Illinois. This range reflects the good faith estimate of pay the employer is willing to offer at the time of posting. Several factors can influence the pay scale, including but not limited to: Federal 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 prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for: annual performance-based bonuses, equity awards, and overtime pay (for non-exempt employees as applicable. Our benefits package includes comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision), employer matching 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including ant state-mandated paid sick leave), parental leave benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional development support, and life and disability insurance coverage.

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 provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. #LSY

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

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


- Integrity
- Agility
- Excellence
- Customer Focus
- Community & Respect
- Innovation

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