Project Engineer, Systems Engineer
Job in
Danbury, Fairfield County, Connecticut, 06817, USA
Listed on 2026-10-29
Listing for:
Leonardo DRS
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-29
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Summary The Project Engineer is responsible for leading engineering projects from concept through completion, ensuring all technical efforts are delivered on time and within budget. This role serves as the technical lead, ensuring designs meet all customer specifications and requirements while balancing cost, schedule, and performance objectives. The Project Engineer will collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing, supply chain, program management, and customers, and will contribute significantly to proposal development and project planning.
Job Responsibilities Responsible for leading all engineering efforts for a project or projects on time and budget
Ensure design compliance with all project requirements
Review customer specifications and requirements, and lead a project team to develop designs to best support them, including cost as a key design variable Provide budget, cost and schedule input for design assignments
Communicate clearly (written and oral) with manufacturing, supply chain, program management and the customer as required
Participate heavily in preparation of the more complex and significant proposals
Interact with technical management, other professionals, technicians and support personnel to coordinate, recommend and confer regarding technical activities and progress
Lead project team(s) as assigned
Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
Attend appropriate engineering, customer or business meetings
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field with a minimum of 5 years of experience
Mastery of technologies and domain knowledge
Expected to have knowledge and experience in multiple engineering disciplines enough to lead engineers on the project teamU.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 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.#NPS
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