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Principal Systems Engineer

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Dice.com | JSfirm LLC

Germantown, MD (In Person)

$166,935 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 2 weeks ago (Updated 1 week ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 5/28/2026

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Job Description

Principal Systems Engineer Skills
  • Avionics
  • Military
  • Surveillance
  • Testing
  • Budget
  • Prototyping
  • Manufacturing
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Program Management
  • IT Management
  • Mentorship
  • Systems Analysis/design
  • Architectural Design
  • Requirements Engineering
  • Acquisition
  • System Integration
  • Organizational Skills
  • Analytical Skill
  • MATLAB
  • STK
  • Systems Engineering
  • Collaboration
  • Communication
  • Presentations
  • Leadership
  • Computer Hardware
  • DoD
  • Security Clearance
  • Recruiting
  • Government Contracts
  • Training
  • Telemedicine
  • Legal
  • Insurance
  • FOCUS
  • Finance
  • Professional Development
  • DRS
  • Customer Focus
  • Innovation
SummaryJob ID:
114318DRS RADA Technologies, a subsidiary of Leonardo DRS, is focused on proprietary radar solutions and legacy avionics systems supporting the defense industry globally. The company is a global pioneer of AESA tactical radars for active military protection, counter-drone applications, critical infrastructure protection, and border surveillance.

Job Responsibilities
  • 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 and mentor and coach other engineers. Review customer specifications and requirements, and develop designs to best support them, including cost as a key design variable
  • Provide budget, cost and schedule input for design assignments
  • Document component and subsystem specifications and material requirements
  • Analyze designs as necessary
  • 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
  • Participates heavily in preparation of the more complex and significant proposals
  • Provides 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
  • Involved with the analysis, design, development and implementation of new and/or existing systems/sub-systems.
May include Architectural Design, Requirements Engineering, or others. Determines system specifications. Supports acquisition of hardware and software (or subcontractor services as needed).QualificationsBachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field or equivalent experience and a minimum of 8 years of integration engineering experience on a development contract including systems/hardware integration and troubleshootingDOD Secret clearance or ability to obtain a clearanceCompetent technical expertise and application domain knowledgeAbility to work both independently and as part of a collaborative teamStrong organizational skills and the ability to independently execute work tasks in a rapidly changing, fast-paced environment.

Strong written, communication, and presentation skillsExperience supporting DoD customers and processesPreferred QualificationsExperience or familiarity with various analytical and decisions aid tools (e.g. Cameo, MatLab, STK, etc.)Experience with the DoD architectural framework and design guidance for radar systems and systems engineering processesAbility to effectively collaborate with industry and academic partnersExcellent communication and presentation skills, ability to effectively communicate to senior leadership within the company, customer and academic communitiesPrior experience integrating complex hardware/software systemsPrior experience operating radar systemsStrong analysis skills and abilitiesU.S. Citizenship required. This position may require an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.

The expected pay scale for this position is $130,801
  • $203,069/year.
Should the level, location, or scope of the position change during the hiring process, the pay scale may be modified accordingly. When extending an offer of employment, Leonardo DRS considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position; any Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, the candidate's relevant work experience, education/training, certifications, and key skills; internal equity; and market and business considerations.

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 t 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 onlyLeonardo 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.

Our Vision. To be the leading mid-tier defense technology company in the U.S.Our Values. The Leonardo DRS culture is defined by our Core Values and Principles
  • Integrity
  • Agility
  • Excellence
  • Customer Focus
  • Community & Respect
  • InnovationWe strive to uphold them in all aspects of our business practices to inspire our employees and provide outstanding support for our customers.
Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools ("AI") that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

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