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DRS Daylight Solutions business provides industry-changing photonic engine technology for government and commercial markets, including defense and security, quantum information sciences, life sciences, and industrial process control. As a laser technology pioneer, Daylight Solutions has delivered more mid-IR systems to more applications world-wide than any other company. Daylight laser solutions span the full spectrum from UV to visible to NIR to mid-IR.
At DRS Daylight Solutions, you will be eligible for competitive pay, great benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k match, 9/80 work schedule, and Tuition Assistance. Our Daylight family-oriented culture allows you to receive hands-on training, professional development, career advancement and exposure to the latest and greatest technology, where our motto is "To protect with Light". Come join the family!
Job description:
DRS Daylight Solutions business provides industry-changing photonic engine technology for government and commercial markets, including defense and security, quantum information sciences, life sciences, and industrial process control. As a laser technology pioneer, Daylight Solutions has delivered more mid-IR systems to more applications world-wide than any other company. Daylight laser solutions span the full spectrum from UV to visible to NIR to mid-IR.
At DRS Daylight Solutions, you will be eligible for competitive pay, great benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k match, 9/80 work schedule, and Tuition Assistance. Our Daylight family-oriented culture allows you to receive hands-on training, professional development, career advancement and exposure to the latest and greatest technology, where our motto is "To protect with Light". Come join the family!
Job Summary Guide the technical design of products. May guide designs involving interdisciplinary teams in close cooperation with senior engineering management, program management and / or product line management. Serve as an expert in assigned technical area, both internally and to represent the company externally.
Job Responsibilities Serve as an expert in assigned technical area, both internally and to represent the company externally
Provide input to a portion or all of the technical design of a product(s) or system(s)
Adhere to customer specifications and requirements, and develop designs to best support them, including cost as a key design variable
May guide designs involving interdisciplinary teams in close cooperation with senior engineering management, program management and / or product line management.
May manage others; not a general engineering function, such as software, electrical engineering, etc.
Works closely with engineering management team to provide budget, cost, and schedule input for design assignments; support the program design to cost and design for manufacture requirements
Analyze designs as necessary, and may document component and subsystem specifications and material requirements
May specify and evaluate supplier components, subsystems, and services
Communicate clearly (written and oral) with manufacturing, supply chain, program management and the customer as required
Participates extensively in preparation of the more complex and significant proposals
Provide technical expertise, mentoring, coaching, and assistance to other engineers and support personnel
Interact with technical management, other professionals, technicians, and support personnel to coordinate, recommend, and confer regarding technical activities and progress
Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the mission, values, and culture of the organization
Job Responsibilities Part II May support technical conferences as a guest speaker
Work closely with other technical leaders across the company as needed
Specialties may include:
Involved in the development, characterization, and improvement of laser systems. Assist in the definition engineering requirements, specify design and components, assemble, characterize, and validate new lasers or improvements of existing laser systems. Identify optical components including lenses, laser materials, fiber optics, and other related components. Assist in the specification, purchasing, and qualification of laser parts.
Qualifications Masters degree in engineering with a minimum of 10+ years of experience
Expert in multiple engineering disciplines
Industry recognition from past work.
The expected pay scale for this position is $180,525/year - $243,650/year. Should the level, location, or scope of the position change during the hiring process, the pay scale may be modified accordingly. When extending an offer of employment, DRS Daylight Solutions considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position; any Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, the candidates relevant work experience, education/training, certifications, and key skills; internal equity; and market and business considerations.
Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws . #INDDAY
Seniority level Seniority level Director
Employment type Employment type Full-time
Job function Job function Information Technology
Industries Defense and Space Manufacturing
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- Location:
- San Diego
- Job Type:
- FullTime