Mechanical Engineer I - FEA & Shock
About The Position
The Mechanical Engineer supports the design, fabrication, and modification of mechanical and electromechanical components, subsystems, and systems. Depending on the assignment, work may involve mechanical analysis, aerodynamics and fluids, thermal analysis, fluid systems, mechanical packaging, or related disciplines. The role evaluates design approaches for new or improved products, investigates product and process problems, and supports designs that meet customer, technical, production, and cost requirements. This is an onsite position based in the Fitchburg, Massachusetts office of Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems, a provider of naval gas and hybrid power systems, control technology, and support solutions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field.
- Novice-level technical expertise and application-domain knowledge.
- U.S. citizenship required.
- The position may require an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain one within a reasonable time after employment begins.
Responsibilities
- Participate in technical activities to design, develop, analyze, document, and support testing of products, systems, and subsystems.
- Use computer-aided engineering or other design and analysis software as needed.
- Review customer specifications and, under direction, develop designs that meet technical and production needs while considering cost.
- Support design-to-cost and design-for-manufacture requirements.
- Investigate product or process problems; evaluate and recommend design approaches; specify and assess supplier components, subsystems, and services; and develop prototypes as directed to address key development risks.
- Work independently under supervision, complete assigned tasks on time and to technical requirements, and provide regular progress and status updates.
- Communicate clearly with colleagues and customers, both verbally and in writing.
- Attend appropriate engineering, customer, and business meetings; contribute to less complex proposals as needed; and communicate and uphold the organization’s mission, values, and culture.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Company contribution to a health savings account
- Telemedicine
- Life and disability insurance
- Legal insurance
- 401(k) savings plan
- Wellness programs focused on physical, emotional, and financial well-being
- Career-growth, professional-development, and skill-enhancement programs and activities
- Flexible work schedules through a 9/80 program
- Competitive vacation
- Health and emergency leave
- Paid parental leave
- Community service hours
- Employees may be eligible for annual performance-based bonuses, equity awards, and overtime pay for non-exempt employees, as applicable.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
