Job ID: 110599
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.
Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled Principal Electrical Engineer with experience in Digital Logic and Firmware development to lead technology development initiatives and ensure the successful completion of projects on time and within budget. This role involves designing, developing, analyzing, and testing products, systems, or subsystems, with a focus on cost-effective solutions and high-quality outcomes.
Additional responsibilities include troubleshooting existing systems, analyzing design and test data, and recommending design approaches for electronics systems, including hardware, power, and integrated circuits. The role demands strong communication skills, the ability to mentor less-experienced engineers, and a commitment to supporting and reinforcing the organizations mission and values.
Job Responsibilities
Responsible for driving technology and completion of activity on time and budget.
- Lead in the FPGA Design, System Simulation, Synthesis, Resource and Power Utilization analysis, Place and Route, Timing analysis, Verification, and Integration activities. Generate and execute constraint driven synthesis and timing closure techniques.
- Lead the design, build, and test of cutting-edge devices containing RF, digital, and analog hardware.
- Conduct functional analysis, performance analysis (e.g. signal integrity, power, etc.), interface analysis and definition for the design, integration, and verification of digital components, equipment, and systems.
- 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.
- Specify and evaluate supplier components, subsystems and services
- Support the program design to cost and design for manufacture requirements
- 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
- Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
- Mentor and coach less-experienced engineers
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field with a minimum of 8 years of experience
- Experience in designing digital logic using VHDL preferred
- Experience working multi-functionally with architecture, design, and verification teams to specify, design, and debug designs preferred
- Experience in block level logic synthesis and STA preferred.
- Knowledge in integrating mixed-signal IP with digital logic preferred
- Knowledge of C/C++/SystemC and DSP algorithm modeling is a plus.
- Knowledge of Circuit Board Assembly and Printed Circuit Board development and debugging is a plus
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 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. AIS
