Systems Engineer I

Job ID: 115863

The Leonardo DRS Land Systems business is a recognized leader in the design and integration of complex technologies into new and legacy systems and platforms for global military and commercial customers. We are a 6 year running Top Workplace in the Greater St. Louis area.

Job Summary

Leonardo DRS Land Systems is seeking multiple full time Systems Engineers responsible for working with an engineering team to execute an interdisciplinary, systems engineering process on a diverse portfolio of military products and technologies, focused on battlefield reconnaissance and surveillance, survivability, lethality, heavy transport, mobility, fuel and water distribution, radar, and electronic systems testing. This responsibility includes helping to ensure that the customer’s and stakeholders’ product requirements and needs are satisfied in a high-quality, trustworthy, cost-efficient, and schedule-compliant manner throughout a system’s entire life cycle. This position is based out of our Bridgeton, MO facility and will have the option to work an in person or hybrid schedule.

Job Responsibilities

• Complete both a technical project or activity independently, and work with a team of engineers to complete a technical project or activity within schedule and budget constraints

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

• Execute the systems engineering process including requirements analysis and engineering, architectural design, modeling & simulation, systems engineering documentation, risk management, system integration, and verification and validation

• May use computer-aided design or SysML design/analysis software in performance of work

• Design, develop, document, and support testing of products, systems, or subsystems

• Ensure the systems engineering process is integrated into program plans

• Collaborate in problem resolution efforts and support efforts to attain excellent customer satisfaction

• Continuously train in and increase your knowledge of the evolving practice of modern systems engineering

• Support the acquisition of hardware and software (or subcontractor services as needed)

• Specify and evaluate supplier components, subsystems, and services

• Communicate clearly, in writing and orally, with company personnel and customers as required

• Provide technical knowledge and assistance to other engineers and support personnel

• Provide regular progress and status reports

• Participate in preparing less complex proposals

• Attend engineering, customer, or business meetings

• Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the mission, values, and culture of the organization

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or related field

• Excellent analytical and communication skills, written and oral

• Must apply for and obtain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Clearance

• Ability to travel occasionally in CONUS and OCONUS, up to 20%

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and TEAMS)

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 $66,049.00/year- $85,864.00/year for the state of Illinois. 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. #LSY