Principal Field Service Engineer - Part Time Temporary

Job ID: 108578 

 

The Leonardo DRS Land Systems business is a recognized leader in the design and integration of complex technologies into new and legacy systems and platforms for global military and commercial customers. We are a 3 year running Top Workplace in the Greater St. Louis area.  

Job Summary

Leonardo DRS Land Systems is seeking a Part Time Principal Field Service Engineer based out of Bridgeton, MO.  This position will work an average of 20 hours per week for 6 months.  The ideal candidates will be responsible for providing technical support to cross functional engineering teams through prototyping, testing, and follow on support stages of various programs to internal and external customers. They will lead support of all Field Service activities at domestic DRS and customer sites with training, operation, or repair.  This position must apply expert-level skills in operation, maintenance, and repair of a USG Stryker (DVHA1 variant).   The selected candidate must be able and willing to travel to multiple DRS and customer locations 30-60% of the time.

Job Responsibilities

•    Lead support of all field service activities at domestic DRS and customer sites with training, operation, an repair of a USG Stryker and the associated Mission Equipment Package
•    Apply expert-level skills in area of proficiency and demonstrate expertise at all types of military and commercial field assignments
•    Act as a spokesperson representing the company on field service technical, contractual, or business issues while acting as an advisor to upper management and customers on sensitive or highly technical issues
•    Determine solutions and advise others in resolving a wide variety of highly complex technical problems
•    Serve as a recognized mentor by the Field Service community
•    Solve the most difficult of technical problems and evaluate a possible solution to prevent reoccurrence, interfacing with Engineering departments on a path forward
•    Participate in technical reviews and apply technical expertise in the definition of new designs and procedures
•    Work at remote locations without direct supervision
•    Lead a technical group independently
•    Responsible for keeping within budget, cost and schedule input for design assignments
•    Communicate clearly (written and oral) with other company personnel and the customer as required
•    Participate in preparation of proposals
•    Provide higher level technical knowledge and assistance to other engineers and support personnel
•    Lead and direct the work of others as assigned
•    Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
•    Attend appropriate customer or business meetings
•    Lead less experienced engineers

Job Responsibilities Part II

•    Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field with a minimum of 8 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
•    8+ years experience with the operation, maintenance and repair of a USG Stryker vehicle including experience with DVHA1 variants
•    Must be able and willing to travel 30-60% of the time

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 and affiliates are equal opportunity employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #LSY