Mechanical Engineer Job Listing at Leonardo DRS in Danbury, CT (Job ID 1271962600)

Description

Job ID: 111751 

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.

We're looking for an  innovative  Mechanical Engineer to join our dynamic continuing engineering team. In this role, you'll help maintain and optimize complex mechanical systems and components in production. Your technical expertise will be key in driving improvements and ensuring everything meets performance, safety, and reliability standards.

• Investigate product or process issues and implement expedient cost-effective solutions.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including manufacturing engineers, production test personnel, hardware engineers, other mechanical engineers, and designers in support of critical production of these systems.
• Responsible for helping to meet critical production schedules and budgets on multiple programs with completion of technical activities of moderate complexity.
• Review and ensure compliance to Customer and contract specifications and performance requirements.
• Contribute to the mechanical design, analysis, development and testing of electronic, power and control systems and sub-systems, from concept to production.
• Apply Design for X (DfX) methodologies including but not limited to Design for Cost, Design for Test, and Design for Manufacturability into the products being developed.
• Specify and evaluate supplier components, subsystems, and services.
• Participate in preparation of moderately complex proposals

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or applicable engineering discipline 
• Proven track record of at least 5 years in the design and development of mechanical packaging of electronic systems, preferably in controls, power conversion or electric drive systems
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues in a production environment
• Proficiency in modeling and simulation tools such as CREO, Siemens NX, and ANSYS, or equivalent
• An understanding of thermal management, shock and vibration structural design, and reliability engineering principles

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.

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 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.

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