Process Engineering Positions

Process Engineer
Location: Dallas, TX, US, 75243

The Electro Optical InfraredSystems (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.

Job Summary
As a leading supplier of infrared (IR) imaging, DRS NIS - Texas is seeking a Process Engineer who will be responsible for developing, sustaining, and improving processes used to manufacture IR sensing semiconductor materials. Responsibilities will include process ownership, material disposition, process development, and process troubleshooting. This position is critical to success of DRS IR imaging products.

Job Responsibilities

Provide process engineering support to IR materials manufacturing team: Areas of responsibility may include processes related to growth and post‑processing of HgCdTe (mining, dicing, planarization, doping, and polish)

Continuously improve existing manufacturing processes to optimize yield, increase capacity, and reduce cycle time.

Monitor and report on process yields, cycle time, and key WIP/Inventory levels

Establish and maintain metrics to validate material quality at various stages in the process flow

Analyze and disposition non‑conforming material or processes.

Design, develop, and document new or improved processes and equipment

Interact with management, peers, technicians, and support personnel to coordinate technical activities and progress reports

Other duties as assigned

Work Conditions

Office

Light Manufacturing environment

Class 100 clean room

Work schedule: 9/80 (9 hrs MTWTh, 8 hrs every other Fri)

Expected work hours: Working hours vary between 6am - 10pm, depending on company need

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Materials Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field such as Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or Physics

Experience: 0 - 2+ years

Strong mechanical aptitude and desire to work with equipment and tools for the purpose of process improvement, new process/equipment development, and troubleshooting.

Must be organized, enthusiastic, and creative with a desire to solve problems and improve all aspects of manufacturing process.

Able to effectively communicate with individuals with diverse educational backgrounds

Willingness to spend extended periods of time in manufacturing areas or cleanrooms

Self‑starter with excellent verbal communication and documentation skills.

Flexible and able to perform a wide variety of tasks and processes

Able to effectively manage and balance production requirements and development activities.

DESIRED SKILLS

Manufacturing process and equipment troubleshooting experience

Working knowledge of DOE, SPC, and formal problem solving methods such as DMAIC

Programming and data query experience is a plus

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 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.

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

Our Values

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.

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