Leonardo DRS

Principal Field Service Engineer

Leonardo DRS
Posted 10/20/2026full-timeChantilly • Virginia • United StatesLeadWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading field service activities, providing technical solutions, and mentoring engineers in military and commercial environments. Capable of managing complex projects, budgets, and schedules while effectively communicating with stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Field Service LeadershipTechnical Problem SolvingMentoring EngineersBudget ManagementDOD Security Clearance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead Field Service activities in operating environments at depots, training sites, and customer field operations, including training, operation, and repair
  • Apply expert-level skills across military and commercial field assignments
  • Represent the company on field service technical, contractual, and business issues
  • Advise upper management and customers on sensitive or highly technical issues
  • Determine solutions to complex technical problems and advise others
  • Mentor the Field Service community and less experienced engineers
  • Solve difficult technical problems and evaluate solutions to prevent recurrence
  • Interface with Engineering departments on technical paths forward
  • Participate in technical reviews and help define new designs and procedures
  • Work at remote locations without direct supervision
  • Lead technical groups independently and direct assigned personnel
  • Manage budget, cost, and schedule input for design assignments
  • Communicate with company personnel and customers
  • Participate in proposal preparation
  • Provide higher-level technical assistance to engineers and support personnel
  • Attend customer and business meetings, build positive relationships, and respond to stakeholder needs

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience
  • Mastery in technologies and application domain
  • U.S. Citizenship required
  • Active DOD security clearance or ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Company contribution to a health savings account
  • Telemedicine
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Legal insurance
  • 401(k) savings plan
  • Wellness programs focused on physical, emotional, and financial well-being
  • Career-growth, professional development, and skill-enhancement programs and activities
  • Flexible work schedules with a 9/80 program
  • Competitive vacation
  • Health/emergency leave
  • Paid parental leave
  • Community service hours

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Hard Skills
Engineering DegreeTechnical Review ParticipationComplex Problem EvaluationTechnical Assistance ProvisionProposal Preparation
Soft Skills
Communication SkillsRelationship BuildingIndependent Work
Certifications & Qualifications
Active DOD Security Clearance
Industry Keywords
Military Field AssignmentsCommercial Field OperationsTechnical Issues RepresentationField Service Community MentorshipRemote Location Operations