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Location
Danbury
Type
full-time
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About this role
Job ID: 111808
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
We are seeking a motivated Electrical Engineer to support the design, development, and testing of electronic systems in areas such as power electronics, integrated circuits, and hardware. This role involves troubleshooting, data analysis, and supporting design efforts that meet customer requirements and cost goals. You’ll work with cross-functional teams, interface with suppliers, and contribute to proposals and technical meetings.
Job Responsibilities
- Contribute to the design, development, modification, and analysis of complex electronic systems, which may include hardware, power engineering, power electronics, electromagnetic engineering, integrated circuits, and components. Troubleshoot and resolve issues in existing products or systems and implement necessary modifications. Compile and evaluate design and test data to support engineering decisions.
- Design, develop, analyze, document, and support the testing of products, systems, and subsystems.
- Utilize computer-aided engineering and design/analysis software to perform technical assignments. Interpret and incorporate customer specifications and requirements into designs, with an emphasis on cost-effective solutions.
- Provide input on budget, cost, and scheduling for design-related tasks.
- Identify, specify, and evaluate supplier components, subsystems, and services for integration into system designs.
- Ensure adherence to design-to-cost and design-for-manufacturability objectives throughout the development process.
- Develop and test prototypes to mitigate technical risks and validate design approaches.
- Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with internal teams and customers as needed.
- Support the development of technical content for proposals and customer deliverables.
- Participate in relevant engineering, customer, and business meetings to support project and organizational objectives.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
- Minimum of 3 years of applicable experience
- Familiarity with electronic system design, analysis, and troubleshooting
- Experience using industry-standard tools (e.g, SPICE, MATLAB, Altium, or similar)
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and technical documentation
- Internship or project-based experience in hardware or power electronics (preferred)
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.
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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About Leonardo DRS, Inc.
DRS Daylight Solutions, a line of business under Leonardo DRS, provides photonics solutions to researchers, industry allies, and system manufacturers. Daylight specializes in manufacturing high-performance lasers across the spectrum from UV to IR, offering capabilities in broad tuning, narrow linewidth, and high power. The company’s core technologies include a family of quantum cascade lasers (QCL-IR), external cavity diode lasers (EC-DLs), and custom laser engines. Daylight’s lasers are deployed worldwide in a diverse array of applications, including aerospace and defense, life sciences, and material inspection. As a team of dedicated innovators, Daylight designs new technologies that aim to enable what’s next in scientific and technological advancements for those who are driving innovation forward.
What you'll do
- The Electrical Engineer will contribute to the design, development, and testing of electronic systems, including troubleshooting and data analysis. This role involves working with cross-functional teams and ensuring designs meet customer requirements and cost goals.
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