Senior Project Engineer

Leonardo DRS

. Lead all engineering efforts for complex projects, delivering on time and within budget .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeFrederick • Maryland • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading complex engineering projects, ensuring design compliance, and managing budgets and schedules. Proficient in mentoring engineers and collaborating across teams to achieve project goals.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Master's Degree In Engineering10+ Years Of ExperienceTeam Leadership On Complex ProjectsActive DOD Security ClearanceExperience With Agile Development Methodology

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Hard Skills

Engineering Design ComplianceBudget And Cost ManagementProject SchedulingEarned Value Management (EVMS)Multiple Engineering Disciplines

Soft Skills

Mentoring And CoachingEffective Communication

Tools & Technologies

MS ProjectAgile Development Methodology

Industry Keywords

Complex RF SystemsTechnical ManagementProposal PreparationSupply Chain Coordination

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead all engineering efforts for complex projects, delivering on time and within budget
Ensure design compliance with project requirements
Review customer specifications and requirements and lead project teams in developing designs
Provide budget, cost, and schedule input for design assignments
Communicate with manufacturing, supply chain, program management, and customers
Participate in preparing complex and significant proposals
Coordinate and confer with technical management, professionals, technicians, and support personnel regarding technical activities and progress
Lead assigned project teams
Support and reinforce the organization’s mission, values, and culture
Attend engineering, customer, and business meetings
Mentor and coach less experienced engineers
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree in engineering or related technical field
Minimum of 10 years of experience
Mastery of technologies and domain knowledge
Knowledge and experience in multiple engineering disciplines
Ability to independently lead a team of engineers on complex projects
U.S. Citizenship required
Active DOD security clearance or ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment
Preferred: Experience with MS Project
Preferred: Experience with Earned Value Management (EVMS)
Preferred: Experience with Agile development methodology
Preferred: Experience working with complex RF systems

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 through the 9/80 program
Competitive vacation
Health/emergency leave
Paid parental leave
Community service hours