Senior Director of Engineering

3 weeks ago


Germantown, Maryland, United States Leonardo DRS Full time

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly organized and experienced Senior Director of Engineering to lead our engineering team in the development of complex radar systems and avionics solutions for the defense industry.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in radar theory, execution, and software-defined radar, as well as experience in command and control systems and signal processing.

The Senior Director of Engineering will be responsible for planning, managing, and directing the overall product and product development engineering activities of the Department.

Key Responsibilities:

  • 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

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.

Benefits

Leonardo DRS offers 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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.



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