Principal Electrical Engineer

Leonardo DRS, Inc. • Melbourne, FL • 1d ago

Job ID: 112785

The Leonardo DRS Land Electronics business provides C4I Network computing and integrated situational awareness, as well as state-of-the-art embedded diagnostics, vehicle power management and combat vehicle integration products and services.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Principal Electrical Engineer to join our innovative and collaborative Land Electronics team located in Melbourne, FL. and Huntsville, AL. In this role, you will interpret electrical schematics, develop complex PCB designs, and ensure compliance with industry standards while working on advanced hardware and power engineering projects. The position offers 100% remote work flexibility and a team environment that fosters growth and innovation. Apply now to be a part of our forward-thinking team and lead the future of electrical engineering in the defense industry!

What You Will Do

Interpret electrical schematics and develop complex PCBs designs in support of engineering while adhering to industry standards. May include Hardware, Power Engineering, Power Electronic Engineering, Electromagnetic Engineering, Integrated Circuit Engineering, Components or others. Analyze, develop and recommend design approaches.

Design of advanced multilayer PCB Designs and layout with Cadence Allegro PCB Editor utilizing Constraint Manager to ensure PCB designs meet performance requirementsEnsure generation of detailed and accurate documentation for complex printed circuit boards conforming to applicable IPC and DRS standards

Lead/attend initial and ongoing design reviews

Work with and support the SI/PI Analysis team to perform analysis on complex PCB Designs

Responsible for working with our vendors to understand latest technology and completion of activity on time and budget

Ability to complete projects independently or with limited management support

Provide budget, cost and schedule input for design assignments

Document component and subsystem specifications and PCB design 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/support the preparation of the more complex and significant proposals BOE (Basis of Estimate) efforts

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

Attend appropriate engineering, customer or business meetings

May mentor and coach the work of others as assigned

Work with vendors to answer TQ (Technical questions)

Support continuous process improvement efforts

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

PCB design with a minimum of 20 years of experience

SI/PI analysis experience using HyperLynx and/or Cadence

Cadence Allegro and Mentor experience preferred

Prior aerospace and defense industry engineering experience a plus

Current working experience with Valor and CAM350 is preferred

Knowledge of Empower or similar PLM release systems

Only candidates that meet the qualifications set forth above are eligible to be contacted for further information. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.

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. #LEL

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