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Senior Director Engineering

Senior Director Engineering

Leonardo DRSDanbury, CT, US
9 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job ID : 113023

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

DRS Naval Power Systems in Danbury, CT designs and delivers advanced naval power and propulsion solutions that enable mission-critical performance to the US Navy and allied fleets around the world. Our technologies power the next generation of submarines and surface vessels - driving innovation, reliability, and strength beneath the surface.

We are seeking an accomplished Senior Director of Engineering to lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers across mechanical, electrical, test, and systems engineering. We need a strategic leader to drive product development, engineering excellence, and innovation in support of our growing portfolio. Our ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise and a passion for people growth and development.

What You Will Do

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  • Provide technical and strategic leadership across all engineering functions to ensure execution of programs on time, on budget, and to specification.

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  • Lead engineering strategy for product development, modernization, and technology roadmaps supporting naval power and propulsion systems.
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  • Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within a high-performing engineering organization.
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  • Partner with Program Management, Operations, and Business Development to align engineering priorities with business objectives.
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  • Oversee design assurance, validation, and qualification processes to ensure product quality, safety, and compliance with defense standards.
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  • Develop and mentor engineering talent to build future technical leadership capability.
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  • Represent engineering in customer and government technical discussions and design reviews
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    Education & Experience Requirements

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  • Bachelor's degree in engineering with 15+ years of experience (including at least 5 years in technical leadership or executive roles).
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  • Proven track record of managing complex defense, naval, or power systems programs.
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  • Demonstrated success in leading large, cross-functional engineering teams.
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  • Strong understanding of design-to-manufacture processes, systems engineering, project engineering, and lifecycle management.
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    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.

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    Our Vision. To be the leading mid-tier defense technology company in the U.S.

    Our Values. The Leonardo DRS culture is defined by our Core Values and Principles :

  • Integrity
  • Agility
  • Excellence
  • Customer Focus
  • Community & Respect
  • Innovation
  • We strive to uphold them in all aspects of our business practices to inspire our employees and provide outstanding support for our customers.

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