--- title: Electrical Engineer at Leonardo DRS in Danbury, CT description: Leonardo DRS is hiring for the Electrical Engineer role in Danbury, CT. Pays $76K–$108.6K per year. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/electrical-engineer-at-leonardo-drs-01a1415c-e013-71e6-ad7a-7d82b1a3e575 date: 2026-11-13T10:15:18Z og_description: Join Leonardo DRS as Electrical Engineer in Danbury, CT. Pays $76K–$108.6K per year. Hybrid role. Requires 2+ years of experience. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/xbewbn.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [Leonardo DRS](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/leonardo-drs?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | Danbury, CT (Hybrid) | | **Salary** | $76K/yr - $108.6K/yr | | **Posted** | Nov 13, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for Leonardo DRS. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Leonardo DRS. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $80,000 – $147,000 a year (median $117,000). ## Description **Job ID: 115479** The Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems business is a trusted provider of innovative naval gas and hybrid power systems, control technology and support solutions for the U.S. Navy and navies around the world. ## **Job Summary** The Electrical Engineer will support the Project Engineering Team. This role is responsible for assigned engineering tasks and defined work packages, contributing to projects from planning through completion. This role coordinates technical activities within the assigned scope, tracks requirements and deliverables, and monitors progress against project schedules and cost targets. The Electrical Engineer collaborates with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and program management to resolve technical issues and meet project objectives while developing engineering and project coordination skills with guidance from experienced Project Engineers and technical leads. ## **Job Responsibilities** - Support Project Engineers and technical leads in coordinating engineering activities for complex projects, work packages, or tasks. - Track project requirements, technical actions, schedules, costs, risks, and engineering deliverables. - Review customer specifications, drawings, and requirements to support design development and project planning. - Assist with developing and maintaining project plans, task estimates, engineering schedules, and budget inputs. - Participate in design reviews and verify that designs meet customer, technical, cost, and schedule requirements. - Contribute to proposal development by preparing technical inputs, estimates, schedules, and supporting documentation. - Coordinate assigned actions with team members and follow through to keep engineering work moving on schedule. - Prepare project meeting materials, meeting notes, status updates, and engineering documentation. - Participate in customer, engineering, program, and business meetings as needed, with direction from senior team members. - Identify technical, cost, schedule, or resource concerns and escalate them to the Project Engineer or engineering manager. - Work with multidisciplinary teams to support project goals, deliver quality products on time, and develop the skills and experience needed to lead smaller projects or work packages independently ## **Qualifications** - Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering - Minimum of 2 years of experience - Experience in project engineering, project management, or product management 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. *The salary range for this position is $75,956-$108,617 per year. This range reflects the good faith estimate of pay the employer is willing to offer at the time of posting. Several factors can influence the pay scale, including but not limited to: Federal contract labor categories and contract wage rates, collective bargaining agreements, geographic location, business considerations, scope, and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidate’s qualifications such as prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for: annual performance-based bonuses, equity awards, and overtime pay (for non-exempt employees as applicable). Our benefits package includes comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision), employer matching 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including ant state-mandated paid sick leave), parental leave benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional development support, and life and disability insurance coverage.* *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.* ## Skills - Security Clearance - Project Management - Product Management - Program Management - Planning - Electrical Engineer - Project Coordination - Proposal Development - Meeting Minutes - Supply Chain - Coordinating - Project Planning - Design Review - Electrical Engineering - Work Breakdown Structure - Equities ## Benefits - Financial Aid/Assistance - Professional Development - Health Insurance - Dental Insurance - Vision Insurance - Disability Insurance - Life Insurance - Parental Leave - Paid Time Off (Pto) - Sick Leave - 401(k) Plans - Other Retirement and Savings ## Related - [More jobs at Leonardo DRS](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/leonardo-drs?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Engineering jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/engineering?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Electrical Engineering jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/engineering/electrical-engineering?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Electrical Engineer jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/engineering/electrical-engineering/electrical-engineer?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [Defense and Space](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/aerospace-and-defense/defense-and-space?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 61988 jobs - [Connecticut](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/connecticut?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 33990 jobs - [Danbury, CT](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/connecticut/danbury?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 1072 jobs - [Leonardo DRS](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/leonardo-drs?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 467 jobs ## Related pages - [Defense and Space](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/aerospace-and-defense/defense-and-space?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 61988 jobs - [Connecticut](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/connecticut?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 33990 jobs - [Danbury, CT](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/connecticut/danbury?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 1072 jobs - [Leonardo DRS](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/leonardo-drs?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 467 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)