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Job Description
Job ID:105192
The Electro Optical InfraredSystems (EOIS) line of business within DRS has locations in Dallas and Austin, TX, Melbourne, FL, and Cypress, CA.EOIS develops, manufactures, and supports infrared and electro-optical solutions for soldiers, ground vehicles and airborneplatforms.We offer an exciting and challenging work environment, a competitive salary and benefits package, and a business culture that rewards performance.
Employing the world’s brightest. Supporting the world’s bravest.
Job Summary
As a Chief Engineer-Program Technical Lead within the Electro Optics and Imaging Systems (EOIS) division of DRS, you will be responsible for leading engineering efforts for complex projects and production on time and on budget, ensuring design compliance with all project requirements. A strong background in product development and production for complex systems within the defense industry is required. This technical leader will work as part of the overall program leadership team developing and executing program plans and interfacing directly with customers. This is a technical leadership position that requires extensive understanding of multiple engineering disciplines, product development processes, military standards, and validation/test methods.
Job Responsibilities
Responsible for leading all engineering efforts for a complex project or projects on time and budget
Responsible to review customer specifications and requirements and lead a project team to develop designs to best support them, including cost as a key design variable
Responsible to ensure design compliance with all project requirements
Responsible for providing cost, schedule, and resource need inputs for assigned projects and for tracking budget and schedule performance.
Act as technical interface to customer
Control design configuration and overall management of technical data package
Coordinate and lead design reviews
Coordinate hardware/software integration & test activities
Development of validation/verification methodologies
Lead transition of new products into production
Communicate clearly (written and oral) with manufacturing, supply chain, program management and the customer as required
Lead development of technical section of proposals
Adhere to Enterprise development processes
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Master’s degree in Engineering or related technical field with 15 or more years relevant experience is preferred. Bachelor’s degree in engineering with equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.
Demonstrated experience leading product development teams through the engineering process
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in multiple engineering disciplines
Proven ability to independently lead a team of engineers to complete complex projects
Familiarity with MIL-STD’s and DoD procurement processes and procedures
Experience with Systems Engineering processes and CMMI
Experience managing complex development activities, including development of program plans, schedules, requirements, and test plans
Strong verbal and written communication skills and experience with Microsoft Office tools
DESIRED SKILLS
Ability to interface with potential and current customers
Experience designing and producing electro-optical weapon sights and systems, including infrared sensor technology for imaging applications
Experience working in production environments for thermal weapons sights and targeting systems.
Hands-on experience troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, or optical issues within complex systems and devices
Experience driving systems engineering processes, including requirements development and product verification/validation
Experience using DOORS to manage system requirements
Experience using engineering tools such as CAD, SPICE, MATLAB, or Mathcad to analyze data, solve problems, and model solutions
The health and safety of our employees and their families remains a top priority at Leonardo DRS, and we continue to take action to address the risk and uncertainty COVID variants pose in the workplace. Subject to state-specific exemptions, newly hired employees are required to provide proof they are fully vaccinated prior to their start date, unless a medical or religious accommodation or an exemption pursuant to applicable state law is formally approved by Leonardo DRS prior to commencing employment.
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.
