> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3865649-principal-systems-engineer-temp-to-hire](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3865649-principal-systems-engineer-temp-to-hire). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Systems Engineer Temp to Hire - **Company:** Leonardo DRS - **Location:** Dayton, OH, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Program Design Languages, Subsystems - **Published:** October 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3464839913&tx=KL2727FFP&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54 ## About the Role * Bachelors 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 * 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 and 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 * Participates heavily in preparation of the more complex and significant proposals * Provides 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 * May mentor and coach the work of others as assigned * 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 * Involved with the analysis, design, development and implementation of new and/or existing systems/sub-systems. May include Architectural Design, Requirements Engineering, or others. Determines system specifications. Supports acquisition of hardware and software (or subcontractor services as needed).