Mechanical Engineer II - Cooled

Leonardo DRS, Inc.•Dallas, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the Leonardo DRS EOIS culture of creativity, teamwork, responsiveness, and commitment to excellence. The Electro-Optics and Infrared Systems group provides customers with the ideal combination of performance, innovation, and value for a variety of applications. Become a key member of an integrated product team developing leading-edge, cryogenically-cooled infrared sensors and related military products. Develop technical solutions to a wide range of complex problems related to the entire product life cycle of sensor assemblies, including: proposal, concept generation, design, manufacture, integration and test. Research and explore scientific developments in thermal, structural, and vacuum technology, as well as materials and electronics in a collaborative, supportive environment to create innovative results.

Requirements

BS in Mechanical Engineering or higher (or related engineering discipline)
2+ years of experience.
Experience with manufacturing methods and processes, factory standards, fabrication processes, and assembly documentation.
Excellent grasp of heat and mass transfer
Understanding of materials and material properties
Design of experiments and practical problem solving
Well-developed communication skills, both in verbal presentations and written documentation
Ability to work in a team environment
Microsoft Office Suite of tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Ability to read detailed engineering drawings, specifications and familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing per ASME Y14.5
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience documenting manufacturing processes
Experience with various manufacturing processes such as welding, soldering, mechanical assembly, brazing, leak detection, or cleaning.
Knowledge of LabView programing
Familiarity with cryogenics, vacuum technology, infrared imaging systems, opto-mechanical design, and electromagnetism
Experience with transitioning new designs into production.
Proficiency using Creo(Pro/E) or equivalent 3D CAD tool
Knowledge of quality management systems such as ISO 9001, AS9100
Experience with Power BI

Responsibilities

Responsible for technical activity and completion of assigned task on time and budget.
Design, develop, analyze, document and support testing of products, systems, or subsystems.
May use computer-aided engineering or other design / analysis software in the performance of assignments.
Report on progress and status regularly.
Utilize root causes analysis methods, develop solutions, and implement those solutions as part of a cross-functional team or as an individual.
Provide budget, cost, and schedule input for assignments.
Specify and evaluate supplier components, subsystems, and services.
Support the program design to cost and design for manufacture requirements.
Develop prototypes to retire key development risks.
Communicate clearly (written and oral) with other company personnel and the customer as required.
Participates in preparation of less-complex proposals.
May provide technical knowledge and assistance to other engineers and support personnel.
Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the mission, values, and culture of the organization.
Follow defined work process to support product development
Work in a close knit, highly collaborative team.

Benefits

medical, dental, and vision coverage
a company contribution to a health savings account
telemedicine
life and disability insurance
legal insurance
a 401(k) savings plan
wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being
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