Job ID: 110537

DRS RADA Technologies, a subsidiary of Leonardo DRS, is focused on proprietary radar solutions and legacy avionics systems supporting the defense industry globally. The company is a global pioneer of AESA tactical radars for active military protection, counter-drone applications, critical infrastructure protection, and border surveillance.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly organized Sr. Director of Engineering to join our team for this rapidly growing business unit. The successful candidate will be experienced in the defense industry and will lead our engineering team comprised of several area managers that work in a dynamic and collaborative development environment in support of multiple research and development efforts. This high visibility leader will be working closely with internal and external customers across related programs.

Job Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and direct the overall product and product development engineering activities of the Department.

• Direct, Mentor, and Oversee the work of Engineering Supervisors to achieve company goals

• Coordinate the creation, development, design, and improvement of complex divisional products in conformance with established programs and objectives.

• Provide Engineering advice and assistance to other Business Development, Program Management, Production and other departments as needed

• Responsible for formulating and recommending Engineering policies and technical work assignments in accordance with project and company objectives

• Advise appropriate personnel of the latest technical and Engineering developments

• Manage budget, cost and schedule input for design assignments and departments, as appropriate

• Communicate clearly (written and oral) with other company personnel and the customer as required

• Author Engineering portions of proposals

• Attend and present at Engineering, customer, and senior leadership meetings

• Additional management responsibilities as needed

• Manage technical interaction with customers to demonstrate product capabilities

• Be very independent, wearing multiple hats; be comfortable in an environment with a great deal of ambiguity

• Thrive on new challenges every day

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with a minimum of 15+ years of experience

• Radar (theory, execution, software-defined radar, and AESA Radar)

• Command & Control (current systems, integration with radar systems and operation)

• Signal Processing (understanding of DSP and applications)

• Experienced in the designing of new products or variations to existing products, develop solutions to customer needs

• Must have experience with the engineering transition from design to manufacturing

• Very strong proposal experience, particularly developing a proposal very rapidly

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with radar and other RF systems in the DoD preferred.

U.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 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.