Co-ops - Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering

Leonardo DRS, Inc.•Fitchburg, MA

4d•$45,112 - $64,511•Onsite

About The Position

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. Fitchburg Massachusetts is a community of ~41,000 people is located 10 miles from New Hampshire and 50 miles from Boston. Despite being one of the largest cities in the county, Fitchburg retains its small town flavor. Fitchburg boasts excellent access via highway or MBTA commuter train to all points. One can choose to live in any type of area; be it urban, suburban, or rural; all within a short commute to Fitchburg. Successful candidates will gain experience in areas such as stress, vibration, and shock analysis of large rotating power equipment and mechanical design of specific components (Mechanical Engineering) and in the mechanical design and manufacturability of large rotating power equipment and specific components (Manufacturing Engineering). This position will involve working with engineers on both military and industrial equipment such as steam turbine generator sets, permanent magnet motors for industrial and ship propulsion applications, and other large power equipment (Mechanical Engineering) and will involve working with engineers and Shop Floor personnel (Manufacturing Engineering). This position will work with the process design, tooling development and process documentation for New Product Development and Continuous Improvement changes. Two positions (2-Mechanical Engineering & 1-Manufacturing Engineering) are available for the Spring - Summer semester, running from January– August 2027. Dates are flexible to meet academic calendar. PLEASE APPLY VIA THE JOB POSTING ON OUR WEBSITE, https://careers.leonardodrs.com/job-invite/107819/

Requirements

U.S. citizenship
Sophomore, Junior or Senior Mechanical Engineering student, CAD Drafting Design student / Manufacturing Engineering / Operations or related discipline.
GPA 2.75 or higher
Working knowledge of MS Office
Completed coursework or experience with 3D CAD solid modeling & drawing development
Familiarity with ASME Y14 Standards, tolerancing, etc.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally an in writing
Ability to manage multiple assignments effectively
Ability to work effectively in a hands-on multidisciplinary team consisting of engineers and manufacturing personnel.
Self-starter and independent working attributes are essential
Interest in developing engineering skills
Interest in developing design skills with large power equipment
Strong interest in applying mechanical engineering principles to design, analysis, assembly, and testing of large power equipment
U.S. Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

Gain experience in stress, vibration, and shock analysis of large rotating power equipment and mechanical design of specific components (Mechanical Engineering).
Gain experience in mechanical design and manufacturability of large rotating power equipment and specific components (Manufacturing Engineering).
Work with engineers on both military and industrial equipment such as steam turbine generator sets, permanent magnet motors for industrial and ship propulsion applications, and other large power equipment (Mechanical Engineering).
Work with engineers and Shop Floor personnel (Manufacturing Engineering).
Work with the process design, tooling development and process documentation for New Product Development and Continuous Improvement changes.