Mechanical Engineer II - Thermal Systems

Location: High Ridge

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.

Company OverviewDRS Marlo Coil manufactures durable heat transfer, refrigeration, and air handling equipment serving industrial, commercial, utility, and marine sectors. Our custom-engineered heat transfer solutions are designed to cool, heat, and dehumidify air streams for both process applications and building comfort. Our equipment is proudly installed on most U.S. Navy surface combatant ships and submarines. Additionally, DRS Marlo Coil is strategically positioned for substantial growth in the Industrial and Commercial markets.

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Job Summary Engineering position responsible for development, testing and analysis of a variety of HVAC&R products for both commercial and defense markets including heat exchanger coils, rugged air conditioning systems, refrigeration plants, and air handling systems.  This position will be responsible for supporting product development and proposals; heat transfer analysis; sizing and selecting components; creating associated documentation; and supporting product testing, qualification, and production.  

Analysis support will involve interpretation of test results, basic thermodynamic calculations, and carrying out software simulations to predict performance of a range of equipment.

Job Responsibilities Support projects and proposals for the development and support of HVAC&R equipment, especially heat exchangers, air conditioning, refrigeration, and air handling systems

Perform heat transfer, thermodynamic, material & energy balance, and fluid system analysis

Support system design through flowsheet (P&) development

Refrigeration system analysis and component selection

Support testing, qualification, documentation and analysis of prototypes, products, systems or subsystems

Create piping/plumbing layouts for equipment tests

Review customer specifications and requirements in support of bids and proposals and development of compliant designs

Specify and evaluate supplier components, subsystems, and services

Support rapid prototyping of development projects

Coordinate test schedules with lab, engineering and production

Suggest improvements and support lab system upgrades

Job Responsibilities Part IIResponsible for completion of projects on time, within budget and following design specifications

Provide budget, cost and schedule input for status of project assignments

Work with manufacturing and cross functional teams to achieve project cost and manufacturing efficiency goals

Communicate clearly (written and oral) with other company personnel and customers

Contribute to team efforts by accomplishing results in a cooperative and supportive manner

Attend appropriate engineering, customer, or business meetings

Maintain and develop technical knowledge by conferring with technical specialists and suppliers; attending educational workshops; and reviewing professional publications

Ability to work independently under supervision of others while reporting of progress and status

Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related technical field

Comfortable and competent writing and creating technical documentation

Competent using MS Office, especially Excel Additional Desired

Qualifications:

Experience designing and analyzing mechanical components, systems and equipment, preferably HVAC&R (air conditioning, air handling, chillers and refrigeration) equipment

Experience designing, selecting components and working with fluid handling systems including pumps, control valves, fittings, and/or other fluid handling systems

Software including MATLAB and process simulator (Aspen or CHEMCAD) experience

Experience using or designing Lab View systems

Systems engineering experience

Experience designing defense products, especially for the US NavyU.S. Citizenship required.

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…