Senior Manager Engineering

Job ID: 109747 

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.

Naval Power Systems’ commitment to and investment in our people, products, and customers is the foundation of who we are. We offer a competitive Total Rewards package, generous time off, and a fun and flexible working environment. Some of our great benefits include: comprehensive medical/dental/vision programs, a 9/80 work schedule allowing for every other Friday off (!), a 401(k) plan with immediate vesting and an attractive company match, company paid Life & Disability Insurance, a Charitable Match Program & Paid Volunteer Time Off, a Paid Parental Leave program, an Employee Wellness Program, a Tuition Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) promoting Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, and so much more!

Join our team of talented engineers in Danbury, CT. We are looking for a Senior Manager Engineering to lead a team of Systems and Project Engineers at DRS Naval Power Systems. We offer a rare environment where projects are diverse; ranging from legacy systems designed in the 1980’s to the latest technology, ensuring that engineers remain challenged by their work. Engineers are involved in shaping project concepts from the start; collaborate on designs; contribute through individual implementation efforts; and see the results of their accomplishments through completion of integration and test.

• Responsible for managing a team of engineers on complex activities and completion on time and budget
• Ability to manage a technical group independently
• Manage budget, cost and schedule input for design assignments
• Drive the program design to cost and design for manufacture requirements
• Communicate clearly (written and oral) with other company personnel and the customer as required
• Participate in preparation of proposals
• Manage 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
• Manage/supervise a team of engineers

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field with a minimum of 7 years of experience
• Prior experience leading, mentoring, and developing a team
• Excellent problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills
• Familiarity with military contracts and the specific requirements for software development and documentation in this context
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and collaborate with stakeholders across the organization
• 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

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates are equal opportunity employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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