Job ID: 106983

The Electro Optical Infrared Systems (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 airborne platforms. 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.

Position Summary

DRS Network & Imaging Systems in Cypress, CA is part of the Electro-Optical and Infrared Systems Group of Leonardo DRS and has over 30 years of experience in designing and developing electro-optical/infrared systems for space and advanced ISR applications. We are seeking a Senior Principal Systems Engineer to join the company in the development of strategic space and weather systems.

Basic Qualifications and Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Physics or Electrical Engineering or related technical field with a minimum of 10 years of experience; MS or PhD degree in engineering or physics preferred

• Ability to obtain and retain a security clearance

• Extensive experience in electro-optical systems modeling, testing and measurements, analysis and running simulations

• Experience in managing requirements, linking and traceability for a multi-disciplinary project using DOORS

• Excellent communication, presentation, and proposal writing skills

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Knowledge and experience in analyzing any of the following: optical, orbital, noise equivalent spectral radiance, power, and signal to noise ratio, blackbody/responsivity, IMU, navigation distortion/smear, MTF/QE/optical performance, RER/ERS, laser performance/range, navigation, dead pixel/blinker (RTS), Piezo motion, gravimeter, target location error.

• Knowledge and experience in extracting measurements of detector MTF from sensor-level MTF is desirable.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Involved with the analysis, design, development and implementation of new and/or existing systems/sub-systems. Determine system specifications. Support acquisition of hardware and software (or subcontractor services as needed).

• Responsible for driving technology and completion of activity on time and budget

• Design, develop, analyze, document and support testing of products, systems or subsystems

• Ability to complete a technical project independently

• Review customer specifications and requirements, and develop designs to best support them, including cost as a key design variable

• Ability to lead major problem resolution efforts and support regaining or attaining customer partner status.

• Be a key member of the new business capture team.

• Provide budget, cost and schedule input for design assignments

• Document component and subsystem specifications and material requirements

• Analyze designs as necessary. Responsible for higher-level product line architecture, and providing guidance and oversight to multiple development teams working on different products or technologies to ensure the technologies interoperate or connect to each other appropriately.

• Attend appropriate engineering, customer or business meetings

• Actively support pursuit of new business by developing and presenting new concepts, technologies or applications as part of Business Development and Program Management team.

• Develop trusted engineering contacts with the customer. Become a part of the customer’s design team, looking out for their best interests

• Specify and evaluate supplier components, subsystems and services

• Support the program design to cost and design for manufacture requirements

• Develop prototypes to retire key development risks

• 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

• Provide technical expertise and assistance to other engineers and support personnel

• Interact with technical management, other professionals, technicians and support personnel to coordinate, recommend and confer regarding technical activities and progress

• May mentor and coach the work of others as assigned

• Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization

Working Conditions

Normal for an office environment. Work may require occasional weekend and/or evening work and local travel.

In Accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose undue hardships on the organization.

The pay scale for this position is $142,230/year - $220,813/year . The pay scale information is a general guideline only. Several factors can influence the pay scale for a position including but not limited to, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, collective bargaining agreements, geographic location, business considerations, scope and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidate’s qualifications such as relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications.

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. #EOIS