Mechanical Engineer
About this role
Job ID: 115109
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
We’re looking for a Mechanical Engineer to help design, develop, and support innovative mechanical solutions for complex products and systems. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys balancing hands-on problem solving, technical design, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.
As a Mechanical Engineer, you will contribute to the full product lifecycle — from concept development and detailed design through testing, validation, manufacturing support, and product improvement. You’ll work closely with engineering, program management, quality, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to deliver reliable, high-quality solutions that meet customer and business needs.
What You Will Do
- Design and develop mechanical components, assemblies, and systems to meet performance, cost, schedule, and manufacturability requirements
- Create and maintain engineering documentation, including 3D models, 2D drawings, bills of materials, specifications, test plans and reports
- Perform engineering analyses such as tolerance stack-ups, structural or thermal evaluations, material selection, failure analysis
- Support prototype builds, testing, troubleshooting, and root-cause investigations
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and program leadership
- Evaluate design changes and implement improvements to enhance reliability, producibility, and cost efficiency
- Support transition from development to production, including manufacturing readiness and issue resolution
- Ensure designs comply with applicable internal standards, customer requirements, and industry regulations
- Participate in design reviews and present technical findings to internal stakeholders
Education & Experience Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline
- Some relevant mechanical engineering experience (an internship or more)
- Experience with 3D CAD modeling and drawing creation
- Strong understanding of mechanical design principles, materials, manufacturing processes, and GD&T
- Experience supporting product development, testing, and design validation
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
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.
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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Company at a glance
DRS Daylight Solutions, a line of business under Leonardo DRS, provides photonics solutions to researchers, industry allies, and system manufacturers. Daylight specializes in manufacturing high-performance lasers across the spectrum from UV to IR, offering capabilities in broad tuning, narrow linewidth, and high power. The company’s core technologies include a family of quantum cascade lasers (QCL-IR), external cavity diode lasers (EC-DLs), and custom laser engines. Daylight’s lasers are deployed worldwide in a diverse array of applications, including aerospace and defense, life sciences, and material inspection. As a team of dedicated innovators, Daylight designs new technologies that aim to enable what’s next in scientific and technological advancements for those who are driving innovation forward.
Top Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision coverage
- Health savings account
- Telemedicine
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Legal insurance
- 401(k) savings plan
- Wellness programs
- Career-growth programs
- Professional development
- Flexible work schedules
- 9/80 program
- Vacation
- Health/emergency leave
- Paid parental leave
- Community service hours
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