Senior Project Engineer (RF)

Job Summary

DRS Naval Electronics is looking for a Senior Project Engineer (PE) to support existing RF (e.g. Radar or EW) programs, Design & Development, proposals and Internal Research & Development (IRAD) efforts.  

The PE will be the Engineering lead on development, production, or services programs, and will be responsible for managing a cross-functional engineering team (hardware and software) for all design, implementation, and qualification activities. This position could also lead IRAD efforts assisting in the set-up, operation, maintenance, and development of a component or systems in efforts such as requirements development, trade studies, testing, planning, and reporting.

Job Responsibilities

In this role, the candidate will be responsible for technical solutions, efficient execution, and activity completion on time and within budget. Ability to work independently and collaborate cross functionally are key capabilities needed for this role. 
Responsible for leading the Engineering execution of cross-functional teams on assigned programs. The PE is the lead technical role on programs as the integration point to the DRS Program Office and customer technical point of contact. 

• Overall Project Engineer roles and responsibilities include: managing performance to technical/cost/schedule from the Engineering function on programs, Engineering scope management, customer technical relationships/communication, and partnering with functional peers to ensure flawless execution on programs.
• Lead systems, software, mechanical and electrical project team members to achieve project goals.
• Owns and is Accountable for the Technical Baseline on programs.
• Responsible to support the Program Office and develop relationships with customer technical community in support of the program & satisfying program requirements.
• Identify obsolescence issues and develop resolution plans to maintain customer delivery dates and continued production deadlines.
• Review customer specifications and requirements, and develop designs to best support them.
• Define budget, cost, and schedule inputs for engineering projects.
• Create system/subsystem test environments, procedures, plans and schedules.
• Specify and evaluate supplier components, subsystems, and services.
• Drive the program design to cost and DfX (design for X) requirements.
• Develop and execute plans to mitigate and retire key development and technical risks.
• Communicate clearly (written and oral) with other DRS personnel and the customer.
• Participate in preparation of proposals.
• Provide technical knowledge and assistance to cross functional team members.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in a relevant Engineering field with at least 10 years of direct experience related to engineering development & project leadership skillsets.  Must have demonstrated success in similar technical environments leading complex projects. Self-starting, self-directed candidate with excellent oral and written communication skills. Capable of achieving project objectives and interfacing with various levels of internal team members, management, program sponsors, sub-contractors and customers.
• Knowledge and experience in multiple Engineering disciplines (e.g., Systems, Mechanical, Electrical, Safety, Software).
• RF technical experience and experience leading RF integrated design activity is desired.
• Experience leading and managing subcontractor team members is desired.
• Active US Secret Security Clearance is desired, or must have the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance if not currently held. US Citizenship required.
• The following skills are expected, though applicants are not required to have every skill listed:
  • Project management and Project planning skills (e.g., MS Project)
  • Familiarity with requirements management processes and tools (e.g., DOORS)
  • Resource Allocation & Management 
  • Familiarity with DoD Environmental Military Standards and Specifications 
  • Strong Configuration Management approach for customer Technical Data Packages
  • Ability to troubleshoot and plan approach to resolution of failures from environmental qualification and factory acceptance testing
  • Familiarity with Agile Development methodologies for hardware support
  • Budget formulation & auditing 
  • Advanced MS Office skills