Associate Designer

Leonardo DRS, Inc. • Fort Walton Beach, FL

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About The Position

The Leonardo DRS Airborne and Intelligence Systems business is a global leader and strategic partner committed to delivering world-class, full life-cycle defense and intelligence products that protect the security of our nation and our allies. From air combat training to state-of-the-art electronic warfare systems, our technology is deployed by virtually all U.S. military and government agencies around the world.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or its equivalent and 0+ years of experience in the field or in a related area
• Knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within designing or engineering
• engineering

Nice To Haves

• Applied experience with 3D CAD systems is a plus

Responsibilities

• Support the department by creating routine mechanical design for new product parts, subassemblies, assemblies, or systems configurations using CAD systems; compile Bills of Materials; assist in the assembly of prototypes
• Draw multiple views; depict relationship of component and parts; identify dimensions, angles, curvatures, tolerances, and materials; prepare bills of material and specifications; create documentation required and processing Engineering Change Orders; ensure adherence to designated quality and cost parameters; use CAD systems
• Ensure quality of drawings and functionality of equipment by: assisting in the building/acquiring of prototypes; testing and analyzing results; making various calculations, such as strength of materials, weights, simple forces, and stresses, frequently using charts and tables; analyzing the effect of proposed changes for proper fit and/or interference problems; recommending possible solutions or alternate construction; modifying drawings as required; conferring with engineers to resolve issues; adhering to Company policies and procedures
• Contribute to team efforts by accomplishing related results in a cooperative and supportive manner
• Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
• Maintain technical knowledge by: conferring with technical specialists and suppliers; attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision coverage
• company contribution to a health savings account
• telemedicine
• life and disability insurance
• legal insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• wellness programs
• programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement
• flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program
• competitive vacation
• health/emergency leave
• paid parental leave
• community service hours

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree