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Senior Electrical Engineer

Leonardo DRS, Inc.

Bridgeton, MO · HybridFull-time$93–126K/yrSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$93–126K/yr
Location
Bridgeton, MOHybrid
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Security clearanceBachelor's degree

Job overview

Leonardo DRS Land Systems seeks multiple Senior Electrical Engineers for its Bridgeton facility, with an in-person or hybrid schedule option. The engineers will lead technical activities and design, develop, analyze, document, and support testing of products, systems, or subsystems. The work includes electrical systems and electronics design, supplier component evaluation, prototype development, and support for cost, schedule, and manufacturing requirements.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Electrical Systems DesignElectrical Systems ArchitectureCabling DesignEngineering Drawing ApplicationsCircuit Simulation ApplicationsCircuit Card CAD ApplicationsHardware IntegrationSystem Interface Control DocumentsHardware Compatibility AssessmentTechnical LeadershipCANVASALTIUM

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Engineering or Related Technical Field5+ Years Relevant ExperienceU.S. CitizenshipActive DOD Clearance or Ability to Obtain

Benefits

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

Full job description

Job ID: 115864

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 5 year running Top Workplace in the Greater St. Louis area.

Job Summary

Leonardo DRS Land Systems is seeking multiple full time Senior Electrical Engineers. This position is based out of our Bridgeton, MO facility and will have the option to work an in person or hybrid schedule. Responsible for leading group of engineers on a technical activity and completion of activity on time and budget. This role will design, develop, analyze, document and support testing of products, systems, and/or subsystems. They will use computer-aided engineering (CAD) schematic capture and/or other design/analysis software in the performance of assignments.

Job Responsibilities

  • Involved with the design, development, modification and analysis of various electronics systems. May include Hardware, Power Engineering, Power Electronic Engineering, Electromagnetic Engineering, Integrated Circuit Engineering, Components or others. Troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctions in existing products or systems and makes modifications as needed. Compile and evaluate design and test data. Analyze, develop and recommend design approaches.

  • Responsible for leading group of engineers on a technical activity and completion of activity on time and budget

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

  • Provide budget, cost and schedule input for design assignments

  • Specify and evaluate supplier components, subsystems and services

  • Drive the program design to cost and design for manufacture requirements

  • Develop prototypes to retire key development risks

  • Communicate clearly (written and oral) with other company personnel and the customer as required

  • Participate in preparation of proposals

  • 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

  • Lead less-experienced engineers

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field

  • A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience

  • Fluency in technologies and application domain

  • Experience in the design and development of electrical systems, architecture, and cabling design

  • Must have knowledge on and experience with engineering drawing applications (experience with CANVAS a plus)

  • Knowledge on and experience with circuit simulation applications

  • Must have knowledge on and experience with Circuit Card CAD applications (experience with ALTIUM a plus)

  • Experience interfacing hardware components into a complete spec compliant system

  • Must have experience designing and maintaining system Interface Control Documents (ICD)

  • Must be able to determine the hardware compatibility of a system

  • Ability to lead a technical group independently

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 $93,121.00/year- $125,713.00/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

How this job compares

Set against the 10,304 open Electrical Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 29, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$93–126K/yr
  • Missouri median$105–175K/yr90 salary ranges
  • US median$108–170K/yr6,599 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $109K, is 23% below the Missouri median midpoint ($142K) — in the lowest quarter of Electrical Engineer salary ranges in Missouri.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 187 open Electrical Engineer jobs in Missouri and 10,304 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Missouri
Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Electrical Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (8,591 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 6,955 of the 10,304 open Electrical Engineer jobs (67%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 29, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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