Director- Electrical Engineering - Sign-on Bonus Eligible!

Overview

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.

Our Danbury, CT office is hiring a Senior Manager of Electrical Engineering. In this role, you will lead a team of electrical engineering managers, as well as electrical, firmware, and test engineers, across a diverse range of programs. You will ensure technical and professional excellence, deliver results on time and within budget, and foster the continuous growth and development of the team.

What You Will Do

• Responsible for supervising a team of electrical engineering managers and individual contributor engineers on a wide range of electrical engineering designs
• Ability to supervise a technical group independently and effectively
• Manage budget, cost and schedule input for design assignments
• Drive Design for Cost, Manufacturability, Maintainability, etc. (DfX) aspects into all designs within the department
• Perform succession planning and skills gap analysis, mentor and provide technical guidance to subordinates, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence
• Identify, gain consensus for, and oversee value added process improvement efforts for engineering to execute
• Communicate clearly (written and oral) with other company personnel and the customer as required; build interpersonal relationships and face-to-face interactions to foster employee satisfaction and success
• Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization, fostering change management culture for the future of the business
• Attend in-person / remote appropriate engineering, customer or business meetings
• Participate / lead the technical engineering preparation of proposals
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including engineers, program managers, and supply chain

Education & Experience Requirements

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.

The expected salary range for this position in Connecticut is $164,077 to $254,728. Should the level, location, or scope of the position change during the hiring process, the pay scale may be modified accordingly. When extending an offer of employment, Leonardo DRS considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the position; Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates; the candidate's relevant work experience, education and training, certifications, and key skills; internal equity; and market and business considerations.

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.

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