Project Engineer

Job Summary

Join Leonardo DRS in Melbourne, FL, as a Project Engineer where you will take a leading role in ensuring the successful planning and execution of diverse development programs within Land Electronics. This highly visible role requires experience working with cross-functional engineering teams and offers involvement across the entire product lifecycle - from early planning through qualification and delivery.

You will operate at the intersection of technical depth and program execution, helping to coordinate efforts across engineering, test, supply chain, and manufacturing. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, provide hands-on support when needed, and guide teams through ambiguity to drive results.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional project teams to deliver engineering solutions on time and within budget.
• Ensure design compliance with all project requirements, including customer specifications and internal standards.
• Balance technical decisions with cost, schedule, and risk — treating cost as a key design variable.
• Coordinate and support lab-based testing as needed (e.g., EMI, shock, vibration, and temperature).
• Provide accurate input into project budgets, estimates, and schedules for assigned efforts.
• Participate in proposal development, particularly for complex or strategic efforts.
• Serve as the technical lead interfacing with engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, and customers.
• Drive resolution of roadblocks and make informed decisions in areas of ambiguity or conflict.
• Support team development by mentoring and coaching junior engineers.
• Represent engineering in customer and internal reviews, and lead or actively contribute to Integrated Product Team (IPT) and technical working meetings to drive cross functional alignment and progress.
• Promote and uphold the mission, values, and culture of the organization.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of project and organizational success.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field with a minimum of 8 years of experience
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Strong communication and coordination skills across engineering, program management, and operations.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance as needed, which requires US Citizenship.

Preferred:

• Working knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVMS).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project or similar scheduling tools.
• Experience in proposal development and working with customer requirements/specifications.
• Familiarity with lab-based testing environments (e.g., EMI, shock/vibe, thermal).
• PMP certification or equivalent project management training.