Mechanical Engineer

DRS Daylight Solutions business provides industry-changing photonic engine technology for government and commercial markets, including defense and security, quantum information sciences, life sciences, and industrial process control.

As a laser technology pioneer, Daylight Solutions has delivered more mid-IR systems to more applications world-wide than any other company.

Daylight laser solutions span the full spectrum from UV to visible to NIR to mid-IR.

At DRS Daylight Solutions, you will be eligible for competitive pay, great benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k match, 9 / 80 work schedule, and Tuition Assistance.

Our Daylight family-oriented culture allows you to receive hands-on training, professional development, career advancement and exposure to the latest and greatest technology, where our motto is "To protect with Light". Come join the family!

Job Summary

Responsible for a specific technical activity and completion of assigned task on time and budget. Design, develop, analyze, document and support testing of products, systems, or subsystems.

Use computer-aided engineering or other design / analysis software in the performance of assignments.

Job Responsibilities

Involved with the design, fabrication and modification of mechanical and / or electro mechanical components, sub-systems and systems.

May include Mechanical Analysis, Aerodynamics / Fluids, Thermal, Fluid Systems, Mechanical Packaging, or others. Evaluate and recommend design approaches to meet production requirements for new or improved products or services.

Investigate solutions to product or process problems.

• Support and participate in technical activity
• Design, develop, analyze, document and support testing of products, systems or subsystems
• May use computer-aided engineering or other design / analysis software in the performance of assignments
• Ability to work independently under supervision of others
• Provide regular reporting of progress and status
• Responsible for completion of assigned task 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
• Specify and evaluate supplier components, subsystems and services
• Support the program design to cost and design for manufacture requirements
• Develop prototypes to retire key development risks as directed
• Communicate clearly (written and oral) with other company personnel and the customer as required
• May participate in preparation of less complex proposals
• Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
• Attend appropriate engineering, customer or business meetings

Qualifications

• Novice technical expertise and application domain knowledge
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Related technical field

The pay scale for this position is

$71,805 / year - $102,681 / year . The pay scale information is a general guideline only. Several factors can influence the pay scale for a position including but not limited to, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, collective bargaining agreements, geographic locations, 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 relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education / training, and certifications.

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 . #LI-SF1 #INDDAY