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DRS Naval Electronics is seeking a Project Engineer (PE) to support Design & Development, proposals, and Internal Research & Development (IRAD) efforts.

This role will be eligible to work a hybrid schedule based out of one of the following locations:

• Sensors and Weapons Center of Excellence - Largo, FL
• Submarine Combat Systems Center of Excellence -  Twin Cities, MN

The PE will be the Engineering lead on development programs and will be responsible for managing a cross-functional engineering team (hardware and software) for all design, implementation, and qualification activities. This position will also lead IRAD efforts assisting in the set-up, operation, maintenance, and development of a component or systems. IRAD efforts will also include requirements development, trade studies, testing, planning, and project reporting.

In this role you will be responsible for technical solutions, efficient execution, and activity completion on time and within budget. The ability to work independently and collaborate cross functionally are key capabilities needed for this role.

The PE is the lead technical role on programs and is responsible for leading the Engineering execution of cross-functional teams. The PE acts as the integration point to the DRS Program Office and is the customer technical point of contact on assigned programs.

• • Overall Project Engineer roles and responsibilities include: project planning, managing performance to technical/cost/schedule from the Engineering function on programs, Engineering scope management, customer technical relationships/communication, and partnering with functional peers to ensure flawless execution on programs.
  • Lead systems, software, mechanical and electrical project team members to achieve project goals.
  • Owns and is Accountable for the Technical Baseline on programs.
  • Responsible to support the Program Office and develop relationships with customer technical community in support of the program and satisfying program requirements.
  • Identify obsolescence issues and develop resolution plans to maintain customer delivery dates and continued production deadlines.
  • Review customer specifications and requirements, and develop designs to best support them.
  • Define budget, cost, and schedule inputs for engineering projects.
  • Create system/subsystem test environments, procedures, plans and schedules.
  • Specify and evaluate supplier components, subsystems, and services.
  • Drive the program design to cost and DfX (design for X) requirements.
  • Develop and execute plans to mitigate and retire key development and technical risks.
  • Communicate clearly (written and oral) with other DRS personnel and the customer.
  • Participate in preparation of proposals.
  • Provide technical knowledge and assistance to cross functional team members.

• Bachelor's degree in relevant Engineering or related technical field with a minimum of 8 years of direct experience related to engineering development and project leadership.
  • Must have demonstrated success in similar technical environments leading development projects. 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Must be self-starting and self-directing 
  • Capable of achieving project objectives and interfacing with various levels of internal team members, management, program sponsors, subcontractors, and customers
• Expected to have knowledge and experience in multiple engineering disciplines - enough to lead engineers on the project team (e.g., Systems, Mechanical, Electrical, Software, etc.)
  • RF technical experience and experience leading RF integrated design activity preferred
• Experience leading and managing subcontractor team members is desired
• Preferred qualifications include experience or familiarity with the following; candidates are not required to have every skill listed:
  • • Project management and Project planning skills (e.g., MS Project)
    • Familiarity with requirements management processes and tools (e.g., DOORS)
    • Resource Allocation & Management
    • Familiarity with DoD Environmental Military Standards and Specifications
    • Strong Configuration Management approach for customer Technical Data Packages
    • Ability to troubleshoot and plan approach to resolution of failures from environmental qualification and factory acceptance testing
    • Familiarity with Agile Development methodologies for hardware support
    • Budget formulation & auditing
    • Advanced MS Office skills