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Principal Systems Engineer

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Leonardo DRS

Bethel, CT (In Person)

Full-Time

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

Expires 7/1/2026

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Principal Systems 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 Vision insurance Flexible schedule Qualifications MATLAB DoD experience Electronics design Electrical engineering training Simulink Design engineering
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114555 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 Principal Systems Engineer is responsible for providing technical authority and leadership for the design and development of complex power electronics systems. This role involves reviewing customer specifications and requirements to develop cost-effective designs, defining system and subsystem architectures, and creating comprehensive technical documentation and budget estimates for proposals. The engineer will identify and implement strategies to mitigate key development risks, verify product performance through simulation, analysis, and laboratory testing, and generate and manage detailed design requirements using a requirements traceability matrix (RTM). Additionally, this position provides technical leadership across large or multi-disciplinary projects, coordinating and delegating work within the engineering team and influencing technical decisions to ensure successful execution. Job Responsibilities Review customer specifications and requirements, and develop designs to best support them, including cost as a key design variable. Define and drive the architecture of complex systems and subsystems relating to power electronics, drives, and uninterruptible power supplies. Lead creation of system-level technical documentation and budget estimates for proposals; identify and drive strategies to retire key development risks. Verify product or subsystem performance through simulation, analysis, and/or laboratory test; ensure validation approaches are appropriate and complete for program needs. Generate and manage the design requirements used to specify components and subsystems through the use of an RTM, ensuring end-to-end traceability to customer and regulatory requirements. Provide technical leadership on large projects, including directing technical execution, identifying and delegating tasks to an engineering team, and driving completion of activities on time and within budget. Mentor engineers and support technical reviews (architecture, requirements, design, and verification) to ensure technical rigor and consistency across the program. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in the field of electrical engineering or an equivalent technical field. Master's degree preferred. 10+ years of detailed design experience in power applications. Proficiency with Matlab and Simulink simulation tools for simulation of electrical systems down to a component level. Model-based design experience of power electronic systems, proficiency preferred. Real-time modeling experience of power electronic systems, proficiency preferred. Experience with Navy or other defense applications and market. 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