Principal Product Engineer
Melbourne, FL, US, 32935
Job ID: 109346
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
In this role you will be involved with the analysis, design, development and implementation of new and/or existing systems/sub-systems. and this may include Architectural Design, Requirements Engineering, or others. Determine system specifications and support the acquisition of hardware and software (or subcontractor services as needed). Responsible for leading a group of engineers on a technical activity and completion of activity on time and budget. Design, develop, analyze, document and support testing of products, systems or subsystems. May use computer-aided engineering or other design/analysis software in the performance of assignments.
Job Responsibilities
- Design, develop, analyze, document and support testing of products, systems or subsystems.
- May use computer-aided engineering or other design/analysis software in the performance of assignments.
- Ability to lead a technical group independently.
- Support with the Qualification Test and Conformance Inspection efforts of product line.
- Provide budget, cost and schedule input for design assignments.
- Specify and evaluate supplier components, subsystems and services.
- Develop prototypes to retire key risks.
- Communicate clearly (written and oral) with other company personnel and the customer as required.
- Provide technical knowledge and assistance to other engineers and support personnel.
- Lead and direct the work of others as assigned.
- Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization.
- Attend appropriate engineering, customer or business meetings.
- Working with the Engineering Team, support verification and validation of the product via ECT, DVT and formal qualification.
- Support Product Transition to Production.
- As the product design expert for activities downstream of product development, work with NPI/Manufacturing in the successful transition of the product into both LRIP and FRP.
- Product Sustainment in Production.
- Responsible for assisting Operations team (NPI/Manufacturing Engineering, Assembly & Test, Supply Chain and Quality Assurance) in performing effective root cause and corrective action of product issues, be it process related, build related or design related.
- Attend and support the FRB (Failure Review board) team.
- Responsible for product obsolescence analysis and re-design as necessary.
- Responsible for incorporation of ECOs resulting from CCB-approved CRs or ECPs, work with Project Engineers depending upon magnitude of product re-design/upgrade.
- Work with PM, Contracts and QA on any RMA issues.
- Product POC for resolving customer questions on fielded products, work with ILS and FSR to ensure customer satisfaction with product fielding and use.
- Support retirement and disposal of products.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related technical field with a minimum of 10 years of experience.
- Engineering Leadership experience.
- Experience in DFM/DFT/DFX.
- Ability to lead a technical group independently.
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 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. #LEL
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