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Senior Systems Engineer

SES-Government Solutions
parental leave, 401(k)
United States, Connecticut, Danbury
Feb 05, 2026
Job ID:113680 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 Join our Danbury, CT Engineering team as a Senior Systems Engineer. This is an onsite position. What You Will Do Review customer specifications and requirements, and develop designs to best support them, including cost as a key design variable. Conceptualize the architecture of complex systems and subsystems relating to power electronics, drives and uninterruptible power supplies. Create the system level technical documentation and budget estimates for proposals. Identify and develop strategies to retire key development risks. Verify product or subsystem performance through simulation, analysis, and/or laboratory test. Generate the necessary design requirements to specify components and subsystems of a product through the use of a requirements traceability matrix (RTM). Provide technical leadership on large projects, with the ability to identify and delegate tasks to an engineering team, and drive completion of activities on time and budget. Education & Experience Requirements Bachelor's degree in the field of electrical engineering or an equivalent technical field. 8+ years of detailed design experience in power applications. Proficiency with Matlab and Simulink simulation tools for simulation of electrical systems down to a component level. Model-based design experience of power electronic systems desired. Real-time modeling experience of power electronic systems desired. Experience with Navy or other defense applications and market is highly preferred. U.S. Citizenship required. This position may require 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. 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. #NPS