Plan and drive the execution of detailed technical work scope of large system design & development projects to a high level of quality, on schedule, and within budget.
Contribute directly to project execution through individual technical contributions, as required.
Comprehend and bridge the detailed technical activities of the Engineering team with other functions to ensure overall project success.
Organize large or loosely defined issues / problems and break them down into workable plans / task lists.
Develop detailed project plans and pre-contract proposal estimates based on: Ability to understand the overall project scope down to the critical details Generating robust and clearly documented basis of estimates Establishment of a comprehensive design verification plan Facilitating of effective technical reviews
Contribute to quantifiable risk/opportunity management and mitigation plans
Understand detailed project tasking / critical path activities and advocate for key resources required to execute engineering efforts
Organize, lead, and motivate technical teams in the design and development of challenging products and systems
Confidently and competently represent DRS in front of customers, including the US Navy, and key suppliers / partners.
Clearly communicate, orally and in writing, technical and programmatic information to technical and non-technical individuals
Review, analyze, and status project milestones and provide quantifiable estimates to complete for assigned projects/tasks
Manage drawing, schematic, bill of material, and software releases to support technical projects
Collaborate with other departments, DRS locations, and suppliers to solve problems and develop cost-effective, high quality solutions
Requirements
Bachelor of Science degree from a 4 year accredited college or university in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with a minimum of 5 years of experience as an individual contributor
3+ years of experience and demonstrated success in an engineering leadership role
Proven experience individually driving the product development / product design cycle from concept to qualified / fielded systems
Experience with system-level thinking and system engineering principles/methods
US citizen
Benefits
comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
employer matching 401(k) retirement plan
paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including ant state-mandated paid sick leave)