Systems Engineer

Leonardo DRS

Systems Engineer responsible for analysis, design, development, and implementation of defense systems. Contributing to technical activities and supporting hardware/software acquisition.

Posted 6/8/2026full-timeBeavercreek • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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).
Support and participate in technical activity.
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.
Ability to work independently under supervision of others.
Provide regular reporting of progress and status.
Responsible for completion of assigned task on time and meeting technical requirements.
Review customer specifications and requirements, and under direction, develop designs to best support them, including cost as a key design variable.
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 as directed.
Communicate clearly (written and oral) with other company personnel and the customer as required.
May participate in preparation of less complex proposals.
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

Novice technical expertise and application domain knowledge
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or Related technical field
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
flexible work schedules
9/80 program
competitive vacation
health/emergency leave
paid parental leave
community service hours

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Hard Skills & Tools

system analysissystem designrequirements engineeringhardware acquisitionsoftware acquisitiontechnical documentationtesting supportprototype developmentdesign for manufacturecost analysis

Soft Skills

independent workcommunicationreportingtime managementcustomer interactionteam collaborationmission reinforcementorganizational culture support

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineeringDOD security clearance