Principal Systems Engineer IV

Job ID: 110128

 

DRS RADA Technologies, a subsidiary of Leonardo DRS, is focused on proprietary radar solutions and legacy avionics systems supporting the defense industry globally. The company is a global pioneer of AESA tactical radars for active military protection, counter-drone applications, critical infrastructure protection, and border surveillance. 

Job Summary

DRS RADA Technologies is seeking System Integration & Test Engineers with DoD Cyber experience to help advance our capabilities in the U.S. Your primary responsibility will be to own the Cyber hardening process, which includes updating product baseline, verifying functionality on test assets, preparing procedures and reports for customer use, releasing the update, and training the end-users to apply in the field.

Between releases your focus will be to lead integration and testing of radars, both locally and at government test ranges.  Duties include participating in a complex integration program; establish methods and techniques, write integration procedures and reports, and conduct integration utilizing comprehensive knowledge of complex subsystems.

DRS RADA Technologies USA operates in a collaborative environment which is characterized by respect for the individual, problem solving in a team setting, consensus-oriented solutions, and results-based recognition.

Job Responsibilities

• Take ownership of product Cyber Security to deliver regular updates and improvements to DoD customers.
• Provide training on the Cyber Hardening process to Field Service Representatives and DoD customers.
• Establish and maintain a technical project plan to design, develop, document, test, and deliver radar performance analysis tools in accordance with overall program cost, schedule, and technical performance targets.
• Perform operational test performance against requirements, identify deficiencies, maintain test discrepancy database, recommend corrective actions, and collaborate with engineers/developers to correct deficiencies.
• Lead or support integration of subsystems, or the radar systems into high level platforms.
• Design, develop, analyze, document, and support testing of products, systems, or subsystems.
• Mentor and coach other engineers and provide technical expertise and assistance to support personnel.
• Communicate clearly (written and oral) with manufacturing, supply chain, program management, and the customer as required.

Required Qualifications

• DOD Secret clearance or ability to obtain a clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field, or equivalent experience, and a minimum of 5 years of integration, test, or network engineering experience on a development contract including systems/hardware integration and troubleshooting.
• Experience in working with vulnerability tools (e.g. Nessus, OpenVAS, SCAP Compliance Checker).
• Experience in applying Security Technical Implementation Guide controls on Window, Linux, network devices.
• Experience with remediating security issues on Windows, Linux, or network devices.
• Familiarity with Windows 10 and Linux security practices and implementation.
• Prior experience leading technical teams or projects.
• Ability to analyze system problems and communicate issues to the engineering team.
• Interpersonal skills with a history of customer interaction experience.
• Experience preparing and executing Integration procedures.
• Excellent technical communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications