Senior Mechanical Engineer

Job ID : 110270

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

DRS NPS has an immediate need for an Engineer for a broad engineering role which includes significant supplier and customer interaction, component and system-level engineering review / analysis, and test support during the development, qualification, and production of marine power equipment, including motors, generators, and gas turbine enclosures.

Technical duties include review and independent verification of Mechanical Analysis, Aerodynamics / Fluids, Thermal, Fluid Systems, and Mechanical Packaging which are performed by others.

This individual will evaluate and recommend design approaches to meet production requirements for new or improved products and investigates solutions to product or process problems.

The candidate is expected to be able to work independently, while leveraging expert knowledge from others inside the company, to make complex decisions.

The ideal candidate is an individual who can be flexible with their schedule, possesses strong mechanical engineering skills, and is committed to the success of a program.

Direct experience with large (1MW+) marine power generation or propulsion equipment, motor assembly and manufacturing processes, and previous US military program experience are considered to be distinct advantages.

Experience in two or more of the following areas is ideal for this role :

• Engineering Design & Verification
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Operations Oversight / Management
• Supplier Oversight
• Quality Engineering

Job Responsibilities

• Support assembly of large (1MW+) motors at supplier's facility located in Philadelphia, PA and at DRS facility in Charleston, SC after 2028.
• Provide clarification and / or direction to supplier as appropriate in support of motor assembly
• Evaluate and disposition non-conformances during the manufacturing process
• Technical review of supplier's proposed processes and changes to previously successful processes
• Cognizant technical engineer for supplier's components / sub-systems
• Technical review and / or independent verification of supplier's analyses
• On-site support for qualification testing of large motors at the US Navy's compatibility test facility located in Philadelphia, PA
• Component-level vendor visits to address issues and verify progress (< 10% travel required)
• Confidently and competently represent DRS in front of customers, including the US Navy
• Delivering on all project performance, quality, schedule, and budget objectives
• Clearly communicating and presenting technical and programmatic information to technical and non-technical individuals

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree from a 4 year accredited college or university in Mechanical, Electrical or Manufacturing Engineering
• 5+ years experience in an engineering role
• Demonstrated experience leading an engineering team through successful completion of technical activities on time and budget
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem solving capabilities
• Knowledge / Experience with engineering tools (ANSYS, Unigraphics / NX, Solidworks / Creo, Matlab, Simulink, Flux, SPEED)
• Secret level clearance
• US citizen

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with execution of programs for the US military
• Familiarity with industrial and military design specifications
• Experience in the manufacture of electric machines, electric motor / drive systems, electro-mechanical systems, or other rotating equipment
• Specific experience with large (1MW+) permanent magnet electric machines

U.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 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.

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