Senior Project Engineer

SES-Government Solutions
parental leave, tuition assistance, 401(k)
United States, Connecticut, Danbury
Oct 24, 2024
Job ID:110070 The Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems business is a trusted provider of innovative naval gas and hybrid power systems, control technology and support solutions for the U.S. Navy and navies around the world. Naval Power Systems' commitment to and investment in our people, products, and customers is the foundation of who we are. We offer a competitive Total Rewards package, generous time off, and a fun and flexible working environment. Some of our great benefits include: comprehensive medical/dental/vision programs, a 9/80 work schedule allowing for every other Friday off (!), a 401(k) plan with immediate vesting and an attractive company match, company paid Life & Disability Insurance, a Charitable Match Program & Paid Volunteer Time Off, a Paid Parental Leave program, an Employee Wellness Program, a Tuition Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) promoting Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, and so much more! Job Summary Join our Danbury, CT Project Engineering team!We are looking for talented individuals to lead all engineering efforts for a complex project (or multiple projects) on time and on budget. What You Will Do Ensure design compliance with all project requirements Review customer specifications and requirements, and lead a project team to develop designs to best support them, including cost as a key design variable Provide budget, cost and schedule input for design assignments 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 Interact with technical management, other professionals, technicians and support personnel to coordinate, recommend and confer regarding technical activities and progress Lead project team(s) as assigned Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization Attend appropriate engineering, customer or business meetings Mentor and coach less experienced engineers Other duties as assigned Education & Experience Requirements Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field with a 4+ years of related project experience Mastery of technologies and domain knowledge Expected to have knowledge and experience in multiple engineering disciplines Ability to independently lead a team of engineers to complete a complex project or projects Candidates must be a US citizen and meet DRS security standards as imposed by DoD, including the issuance of any necessary security clearance by the US government within a reasonable time after commencement of employment 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. #NPS