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Senior Project Engineer

SES-Government Solutions
parental leave, 401(k)
United States, Connecticut, Danbury
Feb 21, 2025
Job ID:111113 The Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems business is a trusted provider of innovative naval gas and hybrid power systems, control technology and support solutions for the U.S. Navy and navies around the world. Job Summary Join our Danbury, CT Project Engineering team as a Senior Project Engineer (PE).We are looking for talented individuals to lead all engineering efforts for a complex project (or multiple projects) on time and on budget. The PE works with engineering functional leadership and the program management office to ensure that the necessary resources are applied and delivering to plan. They work with the team to ensure product performance, quality & regulatory compliance, manufacturability, serviceability, safety and reliability are met for the product. What You Will Do Leads the engineering execution for a small project (5-7 resources), multiple smaller projects, or a specific scope of a larger project includingthe design, development, analysis, documentation and testing support of products, systems, or subsystems Review customer specifications and requirements, and lead 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 more complex and significant proposals Interact with technical management, other professionals, technicians and support personnel to coordinate, recommend and confer regarding technical activities and progress Mentor and coach less experienced engineers Education & Experience Requirements Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field with 5+ years of related engineering design and project experience Familiar with Agile practices and always looking for ways to improve the process Expected to have knowledge and experience in multiple engineering disciplines Ability to independently lead a team of engineersto complete a complex project or projects Candidates must be a US citizen and meet DRS security standards as imposed by DoD, including the issuance of any necessary security clearance by the US government within a reasonable time after commencement of employment U.S. Citizenship required. This position may require an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment. 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. 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. #NPS