Systems Engineer II

Leonardo DRS

Systems Engineer II at Leonardo DRS developing and implementing defense and intelligence systems. Involved in system analysis, design, development, and project execution.

Posted 6/5/2026full-timeBeavercreek • Ohio • 🇺🇸 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, and under direction, 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 the 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.
Participates 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
a minimum of 2 years of experience
competent technical expertise and application domain knowledge
ability to work independently
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.

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 that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being
flexible work schedules with our 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 documentationtesting supportcomputer-aided engineeringprototype developmentcost estimationsupplier evaluationdesign for manufacture

Soft Skills

communicationindependencetime managementteam collaborationcustomer interactionproposal preparationtechnical assistancemission reinforcementorganizational culture supportstatus reporting

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineeringDOD security clearance