Senior Principal Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Cypress
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

The Electro Optical Infrared Systems (EOIS) line of business within DRS has locations in Dallas and Austin, TX, Melbourne, FL, and Cypress, CA. EOIS develops, manufactures, and supports infrared and electro-optical solutions for soldiers, ground vehicles and airborne platforms. We offer an exciting and challenging work environment, a competitive salary and benefits package, and a business culture that rewards performance. Employing the world’s brightest. Supporting the world’s bravest. Position Summary DRS Network & Imaging Systems in Cypress, CA is part of the Electro-Optical and Infrared Systems Group of Leonardo DRS and has over 30 years of experience in designing and developing electro-optical/infrared systems for surveillance and targeting applications. We are seeking a Senior Principal Manufacturing Engineer to join the company in the development of strategic space and weather systems. Job Duties and Responsibilities • Apply advanced engineering principles to analyze, evaluate, and improve manufacturing processes for the design, fabrication, and development of high-performance detectors and sensing payloads. • Plan, conduct, and/or technically direct improvement efforts across multi-disciplinary projects and teams. Review the manufacturing performance and evaluate results. • Analyze highly complex technical problems and recommend corrective actions. • Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization • Involved in the development of manufacturing process plans, test requirements, and manufacturing flow. Review detail designs for manufacturability and producibility. • Mentoring manufacturing staff for effective best practices. Basic Qualifications and Required Skills • Bachelor’s degree in an applicable engineering field • 10 years progressively complex engineering experience or equivalent combination of education/training and experience • Ability to obtain and retain a security clearance is required, which requires US citizenship • Specialties may include production, industrial, welding, tooling, testing, and processing • Process engineering experience is highly desired • Will spend time in a cleanroom environment Working Conditions Normal for an office environment. Work may require occasional weekend and/or evening work and local travel. 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. The expected pay scale for this position is $126,991/year - $197,154/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, Leonardo DRS 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 candidate’s relevant work experience, education/training, certifications, and key skills; internal equity; and market and business considerations. 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 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.

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