Mechanical Engineer

Job

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.

DRS NPS has an immediate need for a Mechanical Engineer with a well‑rounded skill set, including design, analysis, assembly support, and qualification/validation experience.

The candidate is expected to work independently, using judgment and discretion in making complex decisions. The role is responsible for working within a multidisciplinary project team ranging from 3‑10+ engineers, detailers, and drafters in a matrix organization in fulfilling program requirements. The technical nature of this position requires a collaborative role in program development and problem solving with other technical resources.

Critical to success in the role is the ability to break down and organize complicated technical challenges and to find innovative solutions to those challenges. Equally important is the ability to clearly document or present project status within the team, to project leadership, and to other functions including senior management. As part of regular activities, this role may have significant supplier and customer interaction.

The ideal candidate is an individual possessing strong mechanical engineering technical skills and a working knowledge of thermal, stress, and other design considerations for rotating equipment (generators & electric motors).

• Drive execution of detailed technical work to the required quality, schedule, and budget.
• Responsible for completion of assigned tasks on time and meeting technical requirements.
• Review customer specifications and requirements, and under direction, develop designs to best support them, including cost as a key design variable.
• Contribute directly to project success through individual technical contributions.
• Confidently and competently represent DRS in front of customers, including the US Navy.
• Clearly communicate, orally and in writing, technical and programmatic information to technical and non‑technical individuals.
• Review, analyze, and status project milestones and provide accurate estimates to complete projects/tasks.
• Collaborate with other departments, DRS locations, and suppliers to solve problems and develop cost‑effective, high‑quality solutions.

• Bachelor of Science degree from a 4‑year accredited college or university in Mechanical Engineering. 0‑3 years of experience as an individual contributor.
• Proficient with Computer Aided Design (CAD) Tools (Solidworks, Creo and/or Siemens NX preferred).
• Proficient with Finite Element Analysis for structural and thermal (ANSYS preferred).
• US citizen.

• Individual experience in product development from concept to qualified/fielded systems.
• Experience with the development of electric machines, electric motor/drive systems, electro‑mechanical systems, marine gas turbines, and/or diesel engines.
• Experience with the design of large welded fabrications and complex assemblies. Strong engineering design skills; including knowledge in material selection, plate and weld sizing, and fastener design.
• Experience with execution of projects for the US military.
• Familiarity with industrial and military design specification.
• Active security clearance.

U.S. Citizenship required.

The salary range for this position is $70,744‑$103,895. 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…