Sustaining Electrical Engineer

Job ID: 114029

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

Leonardo DRS is seeking a Sustaining Electrical Engineer to provide hands-on engineering support across the product lifecycle - from production floor troubleshooting to limited redesign efforts. This role bridges design intent and manufacturing reality, working cross-functionally to resolve technical issues, drive continuous improvement, and maintain the engineering documentation that keeps production running smoothly. Strong candidates bring both electrical/computer engineering fundamentals and low-level software/firmware troubleshooting skills, with hands-on experience in LabVIEW and LabStand test environments.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on engineering support directly to production teams, resolving technical issues in real time to minimize line downtime and schedule impact.
• Troubleshoot and resolve product and process issues throughout the product lifecycle, from initial build through end-of-life support.
• Diagnose root cause failures at the board, system, and software/firmware level, escalating and driving corrective action as needed.
• Perform limited redesign efforts to correct recurring issues, improve manufacturability, or address component obsolescence.
• Identify and drive process improvements using data-driven root cause and corrective action (RCCA) methods.
• Serve as a technical liaison between the production floor and engineering, ensuring design intent is preserved through changes.
• Maintain and update engineering documentation, including drawings, schematics, and technical specifications.
• Develop, revise, and execute test procedures to validate product performance and repair/rework activities.
• Author, review, and process Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) through the formal change control process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
• Minimum of 3 years of applicable experience
• Working knowledge of electrical/electronic circuit design, schematics, and troubleshooting techniques
• Hands-on experience with LabVIEW for test automation and data acquisition
• Familiarity with LabStand or equivalent automated test station environments
• Experience with low-level software/firmware debugging (embedded C/C++, register-level debugging, communication buses such as I2C/SPI/UART, etc.)
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and bills of material (BOMs)
• Strong analytical and root-cause problem-solving skills

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.

The salary range for this position is $75,956/year- $108,617. This range reflects the good faith estimate of pay the employer is willing to offer at the time of posting. Several factors can influence the pay scale, including but not limited to: Federal contract labor categories and contract wage rates, collective bargaining agreements, geographic location, business considerations, scope, and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidate’s qualifications such as prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for: annual performance-based bonuses, equity awards, and overtime pay (for non-exempt employees as applicable. Our benefits package includes comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision), employer matching 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including ant state-mandated paid sick leave), parental leave benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional development support, and life and disability insurance coverage.

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.