Staff Scientist

Staff Scientist

Location:

Dallas, TX, US, 75243

The Electro Optical Infrared Systems (EOIS) line of business within DRS has locations in Dallas and Austin, TX, Melbourne, FL, and Cypress, CA. EOIS develops, manufactures, and supports infrared and electro‑optical solutions for soldiers, ground vehicles and airborne platforms. We offer an exciting and challenging work environment, a competitive salary and benefits package, and a business culture that rewards performance.

Employing the world’s brightest. Supporting the world’s bravest.

• Plan, conduct and direct research and development projects where the complexity of the technical problems requires advanced knowledge and scientific specialization
• Conduct research to make fundamental improvements to product performance or to the invention of new product concepts
• Design, conduct, and analyze experiments to probe fundamental limits within area of expertise
• Support other departments with failure analysis for improvement of yield and reduction of cost
• Write proposals and reports and present technical papers to win new business and enhance the technical creditability of the Company
• Disseminate knowledge via patents, technical papers, technical memorandum and staff development
• Represent the company at industry and government briefings
• Supervise personnel in carrying out development and/or manufacturing processes
• 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
• Mentor and coach the work of others as assigned
• Actively participate in organizational strategy and future technology direction
• Widely recognized within both DRS and the scientific community as expert in the field of specialization as well as other related scientific disciplines
• Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
• Attend appropriate engineering, customer or business meetings
• Other duties as assigned

• Master’s degree in physical science or engineering discipline;
  PhD preferred
• A minimum of 20 years of experience
• Mastery of technologies and application domain
• Expected to have knowledge and significant experience in multiple engineering disciplines
• Must be a team player with good communications skills

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.

To be the leading mid‑tier defense technology company in the U.S.

• Integrity
• Agility
• Excellence
• Customer Focus
• Community & Respect
• Innovation

We strive to uphold them in all aspects of our business practices to inspire our employees and provide outstanding support for our customers.