System Engineer

Leonardo DRS

System Engineer involved with the analysis, design, and implementation of systems at Leonardo DRS. Requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years experience working in engineering.

Posted 6/2/2026full-timeFort Walton Beach • Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

involved with the analysis, design, development and implementation of new and/or existing systems/sub-systems
may include Architectural Design, Requirements Engineering, or others
determine system specifications
support acquisition of hardware and software (or subcontractor services as needed)
responsible for technical activity and completion of assigned task on time and budget
design, develop, analyze, document and support testing of products, systems or subsystems
may use computer-aided engineering or other design/analysis software in the performance of assignments
report of progress and status regularly
review customer specifications and requirements
develop designs to best support them, including cost as a key design variable
provide budget, cost and schedule input for design assignments
specify and evaluate supplier components, subsystems and services
support program design to cost and design for manufacture requirements
develop prototypes to retire key development risks
communicate clearly (written and oral) with other company personnel and the customer as required
participate in preparation of less-complex proposals
may provide technical knowledge and assistance to other engineers and support personnel
support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
attend appropriate engineering, customer or business meetings

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field or equivalent experience
minimum of 2 years of experience
competent technical expertise and application domain knowledge
ability to work independently
U.S. Citizenship required
active DOD security clearance or ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time

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 focusing on physical, emotional, and financial well-being
flexible work schedules with 9/80 program
competitive vacation
health/emergency leave
paid parental leave
community service hours

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Hard Skills & Tools

system analysissystem designrequirements engineeringtechnical documentationcomputer-aided engineeringprototypingtestingcost estimationsupplier evaluationdesign for manufacture

Soft Skills

communicationindependencetime managementteam collaborationcustomer interactionproposal preparationtechnical assistancemission reinforcementorganizational culture supportprogress reporting

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineeringDOD security clearance