Principal Product Engineer
Leonardo DRS
- Melbourne, FL
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Design, develop, analyze, document and support testing of products, systems or subsystems.
- May use computer-aided engineering or other design/analysis software in the performance of. assignments. Ability to lead a technical group independently.
- Support with the Qualification Test and Conformance Inspection efforts of product line.
- Provide budget, cost and schedule input for design assignments.
- Specify and evaluate supplier components, subsystems and services.
- Develop prototypes to retire key risks.
- Communicate clearly (written and oral) with other company personnel and the customer as required.
- Provide technical knowledge and assistance to other engineers and support personnel.
- Lead and direct 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.
- Working with the Engineering Team, support verification and validation of the product via ECT, DVT and formal qualification.
- Support Product Transition to Production.
- As the product design expert for activities downstream of product development, work with NPI/Manufacturing in the successful transition of the product into both LRIP and FRP.
- Product Sustainment in Production.
- Responsible for assisting Operations team (NPI/Manufacturing Engineering, Assembly & Test, Supply Chain and Quality Assurance) in performing effective root cause and corrective action of product issues, be it process related, build related or design related.
- Attend and support the FRB (Failure Review board) team.
- Responsible for product obsolescence analysis and re-design as necessary.
- Responsible for incorporation of ECOs resulting from CCB-approved CRs or ECPs, work with Project Engineers depending upon magnitude of product re-design/upgrade.
- Work with PM, Contracts and QA on any RMA issues.
- Product POC for resolving customer questions on fielded products, work with ILS and FSR to ensure customer satisfaction with product fielding and use.
- Support retirement and disposal of products.
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related technical field with a minimum of 10 years of experience.
- Engineering Leadership experience.
- Experience in DFM/DFT/DFX.
- Ability to lead a technical group independently.
*Some employees are eligible for limited benefits onlyLeonardo 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. #LELOur MissionTo build shareholder value through a commitment to high ethical standards and a superior performance culture focused on customers, employees, financial results and corporate citizenship.Our VisionTo be the leading mid-tier defense technology company in the U.S.Our ValuesThe DRS culture is defined by our Core Values and Principles:- Integrity
- Agility
- Excellence
- Customer Focus
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
- InnovationWe strive to uphold them in all aspects of our business practices to inspire our employees and provide outstanding support for our customers.Leonardo DRS, Inc. is committed
to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. We are committed to building a workplace where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. At Leonardo DRS, we believe that a diverse and inclusive environment makes us a stronger Company. We embrace different points of view, respect one another in the workplace, and understand that an inclusive environment furthers creativity, innovation, and business performance.For additional information on Leonardo DRS, please visit our website at