Senior Mechanical Engineer

Leonardo DRS, Inc. • Menomonee Falls, WI

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About The Position

Leonardo DRS is looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team and help design the mechanical backbone of next-generation power and propulsion systems for the U.S. Navy and allied fleets. If you thrive on solving hard, tangible engineering problems, and want your work to matter on real platforms, not just paper, this is your seat at the table.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related field); Master's a plus.
• 8+ years of mechanical design experience, ideally in defense, aerospace, marine, or other highly regulated industries.
• Experience serving as the technical lead for project teams spanning design, analysis, and test.
• Hands-on expertise with SolidWorks, Creo, or NX and FEA tools (ANSYS, Abaqus, or similar).
• Working knowledge of MIL-STD-167, MIL-S-901 (shock), GD&T, and DFM/DFA principles.
• Experience taking designs from concept through production, including test and qualification support.
• Strong communication skills - you can explain a tolerance stack to an engineer and a schedule risk to a program manager.
• U.S. Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design and analysis for naval power conversion, propulsion, and energy storage systems, from concept through qualification testing.
• Own component and system-level design packages: 3D models, drawings, tolerance stacks, and GD&T using industry-standard CAD/PLM tools.
• Perform structural, thermal, and vibration analysis (FEA) to validate designs against MIL-STD and naval shock/vibration requirements.
• Partner with electrical, systems, and manufacturing engineering to integrate mechanical designs into complex electromechanical assemblies.
• Support prototyping, test planning, and root-cause investigations during qualification and environmental testing.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to design reviews, technical proposals, and program milestone deliverables.
• Interface directly with customers and Navy stakeholders on technical requirements and design trade-offs.

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: Senior