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Principal Project Engineer

Leonardo DRS, Inc.

Johnstown, PA · HybridFull-time$150–225K/yrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$150–225K/yr
Location
Johnstown, PAHybrid
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Security clearanceMaster's degree

Job overview

The Principal Project Engineer leads engineering efforts for complex projects, ensuring they meet requirements, schedules, and budgets. The role manages project teams, contributes to proposals and cost and schedule planning, coordinates with technical and business stakeholders, and mentors less experienced engineers. It requires a master’s degree in engineering or a related technical field, at least 15 years of experience, U.S. citizenship, and an active or obtainable DOD security clearance.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Project Engineering LeadershipEngineering Domain KnowledgeMultiple Engineering DisciplinesTeam Leadership

Qualifications

Master's in Engineering or Related Technical Field15+ Years ExperienceDOD Security Clearance or Ability to ObtainU.S. Citizenship

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Job ID: 115195

The Leonardo DRS Naval Electronics business provides leading naval computing infrastructure, network and data distribution and middleware enterprise services, as well as world-class manufacturing and support capabilities.

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Business Unit : Naval Electronics

Location : Eagan, MN / Johnstown, PA / Largo, FL

Career Functional Area : Engineering

Telework Type : Hybrid

Type : Full Time

Schedule : 9/80

Shift : 1st

Job Summary

Lead and manage all engineering efforts for a complex project or projects on time and budget, ensuring design compliance with all project requirements.

Job Responsibilities

  • Review customer specifications and requirements, and manage a project team to develop designs to best support them, including cost as a key design variable

  • Provide budget, cost and schedule input for design assignments

  • Communicate clearly (written and oral) with manufacturing, supply chain, program management and the customer as required

  • Participate heavily in preparation of the highly complex and significant proposals

  • 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

  • Mentor and coach less experienced engineers

  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in engineering or related technical field with a minimum of 15 years of experience

  • Mastery of technologies and domain knowledge

  • High level of knowledge and experience in multiple engineering disciplines enough to lead engineers on the project team

  • Ability to lead and possibly will manage a team of engineers to complete a highly complex project or projects

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.

The salary range for this position is ($150,000/year - $225,000/year). This range reflects the good faith estimate of pay the employer is willing to offer at the time of posting. Several factors can influence the pay scale, including but not limited to: Federal contract labor categories and contract wage rates, collective bargaining agreements, geographic location, business considerations, scope, and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidate’s qualifications such as prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for: annual performance-based bonuses, equity awards, and overtime pay (for non-exempt employees as applicable. Our benefits package includes comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision), employer matching 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including ant state-mandated paid sick leave), parental leave benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional development support, and life and disability insurance coverage.

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.

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