Job ID: 110538

The Leonardo DRS Airborne and Intelligence Systems business is a global leader and strategic partner committed to delivering world-class, full life-cycle defense and intelligence products that protect the security of our nation and our allies. From air combat training to state-of-the-art electronic warfare systems, our technology is deployed by virtually all U.S. military and government agencies around the world.

Job Summary

• Plans, manages, and directs the overall product development activities of the company’s advanced technologies.

• Leads the creation, development, design, and improvement of advanced technology products in support of established programs and Strategic Plan objectives

Job Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and direct the overall product development activities of the company’s advanced technologies in a diverse array of areas including but not limited to: HF, VHF, and SHF tuners and receivers, demodulators, direction finders and wireless intercept solutions, naval and airborne networked communications systems, electronic warfare systems, air combat training systems, air cargo handling systems, and weapon control systems.

• Coordinate / lead the creation, development, design, and improvement of advanced technology products in support of established programs and Strategic Plan objectives, including managing and directing advanced technology focused Internal Research and Development (IRAD) projects

• Assists the company's business leaders in development and execution of the Strategic Plan

• Assist in development of long-range technology roadmaps, and associated advanced technology development planning, to ensure best use of company resources and discretionary funds in accordance with objectives for growth and profitability

• Recommend strategies for lines of business within the organization supporting the short and / or long-range strategic objectives of the company

• Seek out, investigate, and assess outside opportunities for the company, including possible acquisitions, joint ventures, mergers, technology licensing, small business innovative research (SBIR) partnering and teaming; develop business cases for resulting recommendations and present findings to company’s business leaders

• Identify cross-business synergy and collaboration opportunities, and lead development of associated business strategies

• Advise appropriate personnel of the latest technical and engineering developments

• Manage budget, cost and schedule input for design, development, integration, and testing of advanced technologies

• Communicate clearly (written and oral) with other company personnel and customers

• Work with the BD team to ensure that “technology to win” as a key discriminator is both understood with respect to current and future customers / CONOPs and is available for strategic captures and market penetration campaigns.

• Participate in preparation of proposals

• Direct the work of others, as assigned

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

• All other related duties as assigned

Job Responsibilities Part II

• Attend appropriate Engineering, customer or business meetings

• Participate in formal design reviews across the company, as appropriate

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field with a minimum of 15+ years of experience

• Secondary Qualifications

• Knowledgeable in current and emerging technologies across the markets in which the company competes

• Must be open minded, creative, success oriented, capable of “big picture” thinking, not constrained by convention and extremely self-motivated to pursue and achieve goals

• Knowledgeable in business development with experience developing competitive new business strategies.

• Well-developed skills in the area of planning, organizing and negotiation

• Demonstrated ability to lead teams in project-based environment

• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills

• Solid leadership and management skills, particularly “influence management” and “conflict resolution”

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Must have the ability to travel 10 – 25% of the time

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance

• Required Level of Manager Professional Competencies

• Managing the Job Expert

• Decision Making Expert

• Team Development/Building Organizational Talent Expert

• Building Trust and Respect/Integrity Expert

• Customer Orientation Expert

• Technical Capability/Applied Learning Expert

• Communicates with Impact Expert

• Valuing Diversity/Cultural Effectiveness Expert

• Rev January 2018 Director II Engineering

• Confidential & Company Proprietary

• Physical Requirements

• Lifting Yes No 0-20lbs 0 - 25% of time

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.#AIS