Principal Systems Engineer

Job

The Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems business is a trusted provider of innovative naval gas and hybrid power systems, control technology and support solutions for the U.S. Navy and navies around the world.

Our Engineering team in Danbury, CT is now hiring! Join us as a Senior Systems Engineer responsible for the design, development, and implementation of new and existing systems and sub-systems for use in various navy applications. This position offers an opportunity to develop some of the world’s most highly power dense solutions, work on unique applications, provide technical oversight and guidance, and mentor and coach upcoming engineers.

• Analyze and apply customer and military specifications to ensure product and project compliance, utilizing a requirements traceability matrix (RTM) to drive design efforts.
• Conceptualize the architecture of complex systems, subsystems or assemblies including interface requirements between system and subsystems.
• Apply systems engineering methods to design products effectively and efficiently from a component up to the system level.
• Application of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) processes and tools, as well as a digital engineering environment to the design and development of systems.
• Ability to plan, direct, and supervise systems engineering tasks for a team associated with the analysis, design, development, and implementation of new and/or existing systems/sub-systems, including architectural design and requirements engineering.
• Document component and subsystem specifications and material requirements.
• Interact with technical management, other professionals, technicians, and support personnel to coordinate, recommend, and confer regarding technical activities and progress on large projects.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with at least 5 years of related experience
• Proficient in model-based systems engineering tools including languages like SysML or UML as well as specific tools like Cameo or Math Works Systems Composer
• Proficient in digital thread engineering tools like Synedia
• Experience with Navy applications and market

U.S. Citizenship required. This position may require an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.

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.

• 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.

#NPSOur 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.

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.