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Product Engineer

Leonardo DRS
Danbury, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 10/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/14/2026
Job description:

Job ID: 115479 

 

The Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems business is a trusted provider of innovative naval gas and hybrid power systems, control technology and support solutions for the U.S. Navy and navies around the world.

Job Summary

The Product Engineer is responsible for assigned engineering tasks and defined work packages, contributing to projects from planning through completion. This role coordinates technical activities within the assigned scope, tracks requirements and deliverables, and monitors progress against project schedules and cost targets. The Product Engineer collaborates with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and program management to resolve technical issues and meet project objectives while developing engineering and project coordination skills with guidance from experienced Project Engineers and technical leads.

Job Responsibilities
  • Support Project Engineers and technical leads in coordinating engineering activities for complex projects, work packages, or tasks. 
  • Track project requirements, technical actions, schedules, costs, risks, and engineering deliverables. 
  • Review customer specifications, drawings, and requirements to support design development and project planning. 
  • Assist with developing and maintaining project plans, task estimates, engineering schedules, and budget inputs. 
  • Participate in design reviews and verify that designs meet customer, technical, cost, and schedule requirements. 
  • Contribute to proposal development by preparing technical inputs, estimates, schedules, and supporting documentation. 
  • Coordinate assigned actions with team members and follow through to keep engineering work moving on schedule. 
  • Prepare project meeting materials, meeting notes, status updates, and engineering documentation. 
  • Participate in customer, engineering, program, and business meetings as needed, with direction from senior team members. 
  • Identify technical, cost, schedule, or resource concerns and escalate them to the Project Engineer or engineering manager. 
  • Work with multidisciplinary teams to support project goals, deliver quality products on time, and develop the skills and experience needed to lead smaller projects or work packages independently 
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering 
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience 
  • Experience in project engineering, project management, or product management 

 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.

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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