Job ID: 114989
The Leonardo DRS Land Electronics business provides C4I Network computing and integrated situational awareness, as well as state-of-the-art embedded diagnostics, vehicle power management and combat vehicle integration products and services.
- Business Unit: Land Electronics
- Location: Melbourne, FL
- Career Functional Area: Engineering
- Telework Type: Hybrid
- Type: Full-time employee
- Schedule: 9/80
- Shift: 1st
At Leonardo DRS, our engineers help create the technologies that support critical missions and solve complex challenges in the real world. As an Electrical Engineer I, you will contribute to the design, development, analysis, and testing of electronic systems that power high-performance defense and mission-focused solutions. This is an opportunity to build a strong technical foundation while working alongside experienced engineers on meaningful programs with real customer impact. You will support product development from concept through testing, gain exposure to cross-functional collaboration, and help deliver reliable, cost-conscious solutions that meet demanding requirements. If you are early in your engineering career and want to grow through hands-on work, technical mentorship, and visible contributions, this role offers a strong path forward.
- Support the design, development, and analysis of electronic systems, subsystems, and components for mission-driven products.
- Contribute to product testing, troubleshooting, and design improvement efforts to help ensure technical performance and reliability.
- Review customer requirements and engineering specifications and help translate them into practical, effective design solutions.
- Use engineering tools, simulations, and analysis software to evaluate designs and support technical decision-making.
- Compile, interpret, and communicate design and test data to keep programs moving forward and stakeholders informed.
- Evaluate components, suppliers, and technical options with performance, manufacturability, and cost in mind.
- Build and support prototypes to reduce technical risk and validate design approaches.
- Collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, and program teams to deliver assigned work on time and to technical expectations.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 0+ years of relevant experience in electrical engineering, including internship, co-op, academic lab, or project experience.
- Foundational knowledge of electrical engineering principles and the ability to apply them to practical design and development work.
- Exposure to electronic system design, development, analysis, or test through coursework, projects, or early career experience.
- Ability to troubleshoot technical issues and recommend design improvements using sound engineering judgment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to share progress, document work, and collaborate effectively.
- Ability to work independently with guidance while managing assigned tasks, priorities, and deadlines.
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.
- Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only
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. #LEL
