Job ID: 108351
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.
The Leonardo DRS Tactical Systems team develops secure communications and intelligence, information, cyber, electronic warfare and space (I2CEWS) technologies for airborne, shipboard, ground, man-portable, and space applications. We are the world leader in Intelligence Broadcast System (IBS) based software defined radios and terminals for over 20 years and Link-11 data terminal sets and Link-22 signal processing controllers for over 40 years. We produce the highest performance electronic warfare systems on the market ranging from ultra-low size, weight, and power man-portable systems to fully networked, multi-site fixed and mobile electronic support and electronic attack systems. Our systems use state of the art software defined radio, cryptographic, and machine learning technologies developed, integrated, and produced by our team. Leonardo DRS Tactical Systems is looking for talented individuals to join our team to help us develop innovated and next generation solutions to meet our customers mission-critical needs.
Job Responsibilities
- Involved with the analysis, design, development and implementation of new and/or existing systems/sub-systems. May include Architectural Design, Requirements Engineering, or others. Determine system specifications. Support acquisition of hardware and software (or subcontractor services as needed).
- Responsible for driving technology and completion of activity on time and budget
- Design, develop, analyze, document and support testing of products, systems or subsystems
- Ability to complete a technical project independently
- Mentor and coach other engineers.
- Review customer specifications and requirements, and develop designs to best support them, including cost as a key design variable
- Ability to lead major problem resolution efforts and support regaining or attaining customer partner status.
- Be a key member of the new business capture team.
- Provide budget, cost and schedule input for design assignments
- Document component and subsystem specifications and material requirements
- Analyze designs as necessary. Responsible for higher-level product line architecture, and providing guidance and oversight to multiple development teams working on different products or technologies to ensure the technologies interoperate or connect to each other appropriately.
- Attend appropriate engineering, customer or business meetings
- Actively support pursuit of new business by developing and presenting new concepts, technologies or applications as part of Business Development and Program Management team.
- Develop trusted engineering contacts with the customer. Become a part of the customer’s design team, looking out for their best interests
- Specify and evaluate supplier components, subsystems and services
- Support the program design to cost and design for manufacture requirements
- Develop prototypes to retire key development risks
- 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
- Provide technical expertise and assistance to other engineers and support personnel
- Interact with technical management, other professionals, technicians and support personnel to coordinate, recommend and confer regarding technical activities and progress
- May mentor and coach the work of others 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
Job Requirements:
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field with a minimum of 10 years of experience.
- Mastery of technologies and domain knowledge
- Expected to have knowledge and significant experience in multiple engineering disciplines
- Ability to lead major problem resolution efforts and support regaining or attaining customer partner status
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field with a focus on RF and Signal Processing preferred
- Signal Processing Expertise:
- Proficient in general signal processing concepts, including signal modeling, filter modeling, noise modeling, and Fourier transforms.
- In-depth understanding of communications waveform modulation theory, including PSK, QAM, and others.
- Expertise in spread Low Probability of Detection (LPD) waveforms such as DSSS, FHSS, MCSS, and hybrid methods.
- Knowledgeable in signal detection theory, including energy detection and feature detection techniques.
- MATLAB Proficiency:
- Strong foundational skills in basic MATLAB programming, including cell arrays, structs, tables, graphics, MATLAB path management, and data import/export.
- Advanced Object-Oriented MATLAB programming capabilities, including the use of methods, properties, and their attributes; familiarity with value and handle classes; and the management of object arrays.
- RF Expertise:
- Comprehensive knowledge of RF concepts, including RF testing, propagation, schematics, and link budgets.
- Hands-on experience with test equipment such as spectrum/signal analyzers, signal/function generators, and oscilloscopes.
- Technical Documentation:
- Proven ability to generate detailed technical writing and reports, as well as professional presentations, to effectively convey analysis results to customers.
- System Design and Integration: Experience in leading the design and integration of complex RF and signal processing systems within defense or aerospace environments.
- Software Development: Proficiency in additional programming languages such as C++ or Python, particularly as they relate to DSP and RF system development.
- System Architecture: Expertise in system architecture design and MBSE methodologies, with practical experience in using tools like SysML and MATLAB/Simulink.
- SDR Experience: Hands-on experience with Software-Defined Radio (SDR) platforms, from design to implementation and testing.
- Security Clearance: Active security clearance or the ability to obtain one is highly desirable.
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.