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Senior Project Engineer

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Leonardo DRS

Bethel, CT (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 4 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/20/2026

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Senior Project Engineer Leonardo
DRS - 3.7
Bethel, CT Job Details 1 day ago Benefits Paid parental leave Health savings account Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Parental leave Career development plan Vision insurance Flexible schedule Qualifications Customer communication Managing projects in an engineering role Managing engineering teams Leading team collaboration initiatives
Full Job Description Job ID:
114743 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. Job Summary The Senior Project Engineer is responsible for leading complex engineering projects from concept through completion, ensuring all technical efforts are delivered on time and within budget. This role serves as the technical lead, ensuring designs meet all customer specifications and requirements while balancing cost, schedule, and performance objectives. The Senior Project Engineer will collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing, supply chain, program management, and customers, and will contribute significantly to proposal development and project planning. Additionally, this role will provide mentorship to junior engineers. Job Responsibilities Responsible for leading all engineering efforts for a complex project or projects on time and budget 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 a project team or teams 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 Qualifications Master's degree in engineering or related technical field with a minimum of 7 years of 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 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. 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 provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. #NPS