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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Digital Design Engineer - **Company:** Leonardo DRS - **Location:** Frederick, MD, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Digital Electronics, Logic Synthesis of Circuits, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Program Design Languages, Signal Integrity, Static Timing Analysis, Subsystems, Modeling and Simulation, Physical Design - **Published:** September 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerarc.com/job-listing/leonardo-drs-jobs-principal-digital-design-engineer-53007866 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field with a minimum of 8 years of experience * Mastery of technologies and domain knowledge * Expected to have knowledge and significant experience in multiple engineering disciplines ## Description Job ID: 115317 The Leonardo DRS Airborne and Intelligence Systems business is a global leader and strategic partner committed to delivering world-class, full life-cycle defense and intelligence products that protect the security of our nation and our allies. From air combat training to state-of-the-art electronic warfare systems, our technology is deployed by virtually all U.S. military and government agencies around the world. - Business Unit: Location: Career Functional Area: Telework Type: Relocation Available: Type: Schedule: Shift: Job Summary Job Responsibilities * Involved in FPGA Design, System Simulation, Synthesis, Resource and Power Utilization analysis, Place and Route, Timing analysis, Verification, and Integration activities. Generate and execute constraint driven synthesis and timing closure techniques. * May also be involved with design, build, and test of cutting-edge devices containing both digital and optical hardware. Contribute to digital hardware requirements analysis, definition, and management. Conduct functional analysis, performance analysis (e.g. signal integrity, power, etc.), interface analysis and definition for the design, integration, and verification of digital components, equipment, and systems. * Responsible for driving technology and completion of activity on time and budget * Design, develop, analyze, document and support testing of products, systems, or subsystems * Ability to complete a technical project independently * Mentor and coach other engineers. * Review customer specifications and requirements, and develop designs to best support them, including cost as a key design variable * Provide budget, cost, and schedule input for design assignments * Document component and subsystem specifications and material requirements * Analyze designs as necessary * 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 manufacturing, supply chain, program management and the customer as required * Participate heavily in preparation of the more complex and significant proposals * Provide technical expertise 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 * Attend appropriate engineering, customer, or business meetings * Mentor and coach less-experienced engineers Job Responsibilities Part II Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field with a minimum of 8 years of experience * Mastery of technologies and domain knowledge * Expected to have knowledge and significant experience in multiple engineering disciplines 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. #AIS ## Related Videos - [Building a fully automated escape room](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/735-building-a-fully-automated-escape-room) - [10M Data Records Lost, Underwater Computing, and Psychedelic Fish - Matthias Geniar](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1908-10m-data-records-lost-underwater-computing-and-psychedelic-fish-matthias-geniar) - [Angular Signals: what's all the fuss about?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/684-angular-signals-what-s-all-the-fuss-about) - [Strange New Worlds: shaping the future of the digital age](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/677-strange-new-worlds-shaping-the-future-of-the-digital-age) - [How to Domain Model – An example from manufacturing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/742-how-to-domain-model-an-example-from-manufacturing) - [Robust AIGC Provenance with Invisible Watermarking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100222-robust-aigc-provenance-with-invisible-watermarking) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [How Much Does a Software Engineer Make? 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