Applications Engineer_

Dallas

**Job ID: 109802**

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._

**Summary of Role**

The Applications Engineer is the primary technical resource for DRS' cooled infrared cameras. This position will be responsible for providing technical guidance, answers, and advises customers, and other DRS personnel. The Applications Engineer will be intimately involved in both DRS and customer hardware/software; everything from the definition, development, production, and debug of the infrared camera hardware and software. The candidate must also be highly detail-oriented, sales driven, maintain strong communication skills (written and verbal), and have an entrepreneurial mindset.

**Job Responsibilities**

+ Pre Sales

+ Pursue design opportunities and support customers design efforts

+ Answer RFQs and technical questions from customers

+ Technically qualify customer requests for quotation to ensure that at quote will meet the customers' application and operational needs

+ Identify product or service gaps and to define ways to address handle them using partners and/or new developments

+ Ensure customer quotations are technically accurate, commercially verified, offering the best all-round solution

+ Maintain accurate and complete records in Customer Relations Management (CRM)

+ Post Sales

+ Provides technical oversight and troubleshooting for both internal and external customers

+ Provide advice on technical solutions and benefits

+ Technical lead for customer driven hardware and software solutions - either as the lead developer or working with a small engineering team

+ Interface with engineering teams regularly regarding technical sales and roadmap alignment

+ Maintains a complete, commonly accessible, technical documentation library

+ Maintain outstanding customer relations

+ Prepare and support technical seminars and customer presentations

+ Support the existing customer base with technology updates

+ Provides technical guidance, as requested, to other personnel at DRS

+ Communicate with manufacturing locations for queries regarding lead-time, specials, etc.

+ Attend customer meetings as required, including customer site visits.

+ Attend relevant technical and commercial trainings as required to maintain a high level of product and process knowledge, including new products as and when released.

+ Maintain communications either verbally or electronically with customer stakeholders for offered and required support

+ Support RMA and FRB teams and process. Drive root cause and corrective action investigations

+ Other duties as assigned

**Basic Qualifications and Required Skills**

+ Entry level and recent graduates

+ Bachelor’s degree in engineering or Related technical field (BSEE or BSCS)

+ B.S. Electrical Engineering (BSEE) candidates: Semiconductor and PCB design/debug experience desired

+ B.S. in Computer Science or Computer Engineering (BSCS/BSCE) candidates: Windows User Interface developer/programmer experience desired

+ Candidate must possess strong communication and problem-solving skills

+ Organized, strong attention to detail, excellent follow-through

+ Demonstrated strong customer relations skills

+ Warm, friendly, and service-oriented philosophy

+ Excellent oral and written communication skills

+ Ability to multitask

**Desired Skills**

+ Proficient in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, Excel

+ Experience developing applications with Visual Basic 6.0 or Visual Basic for Applications (VBA)

+ Experience developing applications with C/C++ Experience with MATLAB or other numerical computing environments

+ Experience with automation of test and measurement devices such as oscilloscopes, multi-meters, power supplies, data acquisition devices, frame gabbers, etc.

+ Experience with PCB tools such as Orcad

**Physical Requirements**

+ Ability to lift 25 lbs. less than 5% per week

+ Walking, bending, stooping, kneeling

**Work Conditions**

+ Travel - Up to 10% per year

+ Working in lab - ~30% of the time

+ Travel between local facilities throughout the day

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 and affiliates are equal opportunity employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law._