Defense contractor specializing in advanced sensing, network computing, and force protection systems
Leonardo DRS manufactures and integrates high-performance defense systems across sensing, computing, power, and propulsion domains for U.S. national security. The engineering-dominant hiring profile (249 roles, majority senior and mid-level) combined with active projects in gas turbine design, prototype development, and supply chain integration reflects a manufacturing operation scaling both production capacity and technical depth. Recent stack migration from ASP.NET Framework to .NET Core and adoption of Oracle signals modernization of legacy enterprise systems alongside core hardware engineering.
Notable leadership hires: Quality Director, Director of Quality, Site Lead, HRIS Director, Director Operations
Leonardo DRS is a publicly traded defense manufacturer (Nasdaq: DRS, founded 1969) headquartered in Arlington, VA, with 5,001–10,000 employees. The company develops multi-domain defense capabilities in advanced sensing, network computing, force protection, and electric power and propulsion systems sold to U.S. and allied defense agencies. Operations span engineering, manufacturing, and logistics across the U.S., Canada, and UAE. Active product development includes gas turbine systems, new platform introductions, and prototype risk retirement. Cost control, supplier compliance, schedule adherence, and cycle-time reduction remain persistent operational challenges.
Core tools include Power BI, MATLAB, LabVIEW, C/C++, Python, CAD (PTC Creo, AutoCAD, Altium Designer), IBM DOORS for requirements, and .NET Core for enterprise systems. Hardware interfaces: CAN, USB, I2C, RS-232, RS-485, DSP.
Primarily the United States, with active hiring also in Canada and the United Arab Emirates across engineering, manufacturing, operations, and logistics functions.
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