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Principal Electrical Engineer

Location: 

Melbourne, FL, US, 32935

Job ID: 112785 

 

The Leonardo DRS Land Electronics business provides C4I Network computing and integrated situational awareness, as well as state-of-the-art embedded diagnostics, vehicle power management and combat vehicle integration products and services.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Principal Electrical Engineer to join our innovative and collaborative Land Electronics team located in Melbourne, FL. and Huntsville, AL. In this role, you will interpret electrical schematics, develop complex PCB designs, and ensure compliance with industry standards while working on advanced hardware and power engineering projects. The position offers 100% remote work flexibility and a team environment that fosters growth and innovation. Apply now to be a part of our forward-thinking team and lead the future of electrical engineering in the defense industry!

What You Will Do

  • Interpret electrical schematics and develop complex PCBs designs in support of engineering while adhering to industry standards. May include Hardware, Power Engineering, Power Electronic Engineering, Electromagnetic Engineering, Integrated Circuit Engineering, Components or others.  Analyze, develop and recommend design approaches.
  • Design of advanced multilayer PCB Designs and layout with Cadence Allegro PCB Editor utilizing Constraint Manager to ensure PCB designs meet performance requirements
    Ensure generation of detailed and accurate documentation for complex printed circuit boards conforming to applicable IPC and DRS standards
  • Lead/attend initial and ongoing design reviews
  • Work with and support the SI/PI Analysis team to perform analysis on complex PCB Designs
  • Responsible for working with our vendors to understand latest technology and completion of activity on time and budget
  • Ability to complete projects independently or with limited management support
  • Provide budget, cost and schedule input for design assignments
  • Document component and subsystem specifications and PCB design material requirements
  • Specify and evaluate supplier components, subsystems and services
  • Support the program design to cost and design for manufacture requirements
  • Communicate clearly (written and oral) with manufacturing, supply chain, program management and the customer as required
  • Participate/support the preparation of the more complex and significant proposals BOE (Basis of Estimate) efforts 
  • 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
  • Attend appropriate engineering, customer or business meetings
  • May mentor and coach the work of others as assigned
  • Work with vendors to answer TQ (Technical questions)
  • Support continuous process improvement efforts

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
  • PCB design with a minimum of 20 years of experience
  • SI/PI analysis experience using HyperLynx and/or Cadence
  • Cadence Allegro and Mentor experience preferred
  • Prior aerospace and defense industry engineering experience a plus
  • Current working experience with Valor and CAM350 is preferred
  • Knowledge of Empower or similar PLM release systems

Only candidates that meet the qualifications set forth above are eligible to be contacted for further information. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.

 

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. #LEL


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.


Nearest Major Market: Melbourne

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