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# Systems Engineer II

- **Company:** Leonardo DRS
- **Location:** Fort Walton Beach, FL, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, Program Design Languages, Subsystems, Computer Aided Engineering (CAE)
- **Published:** August 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://careers.leonardodrs.com/talentcommunity/apply/1421318800/?locale=en_US

## About the Role

* Demonstrates familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methods and tools (e.g., Cameo, DOORS), or a willingness to learn and apply these practices.
 * Develops skills in applying Artificial Intelligence (AI) or advanced automation techniques to support engineering analysis and decision-making.
 * Applies hands-on experience in subsystem development, including hardware, software, mechanical, and test components, taking ownership of assigned technical solutions.
 * Capable of independently planning, executing, and leading smaller-scale projects or technical work packages.
 * Shows initiative in exploring new methods, tools, or approaches under guidance from senior engineers.
 * Contributes to team knowledge sharing, including lessons learned, research, or prototypes in emerging technologies such as MBSE and AI., * Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field or equivalent experience and a minimum of 2 years of experience
 * Competent technical expertise and application domain knowledge
 * Ability to work independently

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.

## Description

* Involved with the analysis, design, development and implementation of new and/or existing systems/sub-systems. May include Architectural Design, Requirements Engineering, or others. Determine system specifications. Support acquisition of hardware and software (or subcontractor services as needed).
 * Responsible for technical activity and completion of assigned task on time and budget
 * Design, develop, analyze, document and support testing of products, systems or subsystems
 * May use computer-aided engineering or other design/analysis software in the performance of assignments.
 * Report of progress and status regularly
 * Review customer specifications and requirements, and under direction, develop designs to best support them, including cost as a key design variable
 * Provide budget, cost and schedule input for design assignments
 * Specify and evaluate supplier components, subsystems and services
 * Support the program design to cost and design for manufacture requirements
 * Develop prototypes to retire key development risks
 * Communicate clearly (written and oral) with other company personnel and the customer as required
 * Participates in preparation of less-complex proposals
 * May provide technical knowledge and assistance to other engineers and support personnel
 * Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
 * Attend appropriate engineering, customer or business meetings


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