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The Leonardo DRS Naval Electronics business provides leading naval computing infrastructure, network and data distribution and middleware enterprise services, as well as world-class manufacturing and support capabilities.
Based in our Naval Electronics' Engineering Center of Excellence located in Burnsville, MN, this position will be the Systems Engineering Lead for Flight Data Recorders and adjacent products. Activities include Analyzing/modifying existing designs, leading new hardware development, mechanical and software components for Flight Data Recorders and other Avionics Components/Systems. This position will be required to achieve an understanding of the overall Flight Data Recorder System including how to make system trade-offs for optimal design, requirements decomposition, derivation, and flow-down.
Job Responsibilities
- Analyze System Requirements as part of Safety and Functional Assessments/Audits
- Control requirements flow down from the system level to component level, managing allocation, derivation, and decomposition activities
- Manage system specifications and requirements baseline, and develop designs to best support them
- Design, develop, analyze, document, and support testing of products, systems, or subsystems
- Drive technical problem resolution and completion of activity on time and budget.
- Analyze designs to troubleshoot/resolve performance issues, and to evaluate new business opportunities
- Specify and evaluate supplier components, subsystems, and services
- Support program design to cost and design for manufacture requirements
- Develop prototypes to retire key development or production risks
- Communicate clearly (written and oral) with manufacturing, supply chain, program management and the customer
- Interact with technical management, other professionals, technicians, and support personnel to coordinate, recommend, and confer regarding technical activities and progress
- Ownership of the overall Flight Data Recorder Architecture
Additional Details of Responsibilities
- Technical leadership for engineering on Flight Data Recorder and other Avionics system designs
- Act as internal and customer subject matter expert (SME) for assigned system(s)
- Technical point of contact and lead, in preparation of complex small and large proposals and new business pursuits
- Provide technical expertise and assistance to other engineers and support personnel
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field with a minimum of 8 years of experience
- Mastery of technologies and domain knowledge
- Expected to have knowledge and significant experience in multiple engineering disciplines
- Must have relevant Commercial Avionics Design and Development in a Structured Engineering Environment driven by DAL-A requirements per DO-254 and DO-178
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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 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.
Our Mission
To build shareholder value through a commitment to high ethical standards and a superior performance culture focused on customers, employees, financial results and corporate citizenship.
Our Vision
To be the leading mid-tier defense technology company in the U.S.
Our Values
The DRS culture is defined by our Core Values and Principles:
- Integrity
- Agility
- Excellence
- Customer Focus
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
- Innovation
We strive to uphold them in all aspects of our business practices to inspire our employees and provide outstanding support for our customers.
Leonardo DRS, Inc. is committed
to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. We are committed to building a workplace where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. At Leonardo DRS, we believe that a diverse and inclusive environment makes us a stronger Company. We embrace different points of view, respect one another in the workplace, and understand that an inclusive environment furthers creativity, innovation, and business performance.