Mechanical Engineer II Acoustics

What You Will Do

• Support acoustic data testing collection and evaluation
• Work as a member of a product development team to complete project deliverables on schedule with a critical focus on accuracy and completeness
• Demonstrate creativity, energy, and the ability to plan, manage, and communicate progress on design assignments
• Execute acoustic analysis on electrical power electronic equipment, including:
• Structure Borne Noise
• Airborne Noise
• Narrow Band and Octave Analysis
• Transmission Paths
• Mitigation Methods
• Applies knowledge of packaging and mechanical design of power electronics assemblies to effectively and efficiently design, troubleshoot, and validate the mechanical aspects of a product from a component up to the system level
• Defines mechanical interface requirements between system and subsystems
• Generate accurate analysis and design reports for the system and subsystems of complex assemblies to effectively document and communicate the design to internal and external customers
• Analyze and comprehend product and MIL specifications to ensure product and project compliance; supports development and uses requirements and a requirements traceability matrix (RTM) to drive design efforts
• Independently develops and implements corrective actions to successfully execute the projects while following process requirements
• Communicate design direction and interfaces with suppliers and team members on system issues and assists in the decision-making process for the program
• Provide accurate cost, schedule and technical compliance updates to project management as assigned
• Work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team environment and provide technical leadership on large projects

  Education & Experience Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in the field of Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical field required
  • 3+ years experience of mechanical design and packaging of power electronics (variable frequency drives, electronic breakers, switchboards); evaluating acoustic performance
  • Experience with Navy applications and market is a plus
  • Experience with Finite Element and Statistical Energy Analyses
  • Experience in execution of acoustic testing and model validation, including sound intensity, modal analysis, and data acquisition with instrumentation such as accelerometers, microphones, and strain gauges

  Additional Desirable Qualifications

  • Familiarity with data acquisition systems for acoustic testing and digital signal processing
  • Experience in analyzing mechanical designs for structural integrity through static and dynamic analysis
  • Experience in the use of Ansys for structural analysis desired
  • Experience in NX as CAD tool a desire
  • Design experience with metal-enclosed switchgear and electronic power conversion products
  • Experience with execution of projects for the US military
  • Detail oriented, highly organized, and able to ensure multiple assignments are completed properly and on time
  • Able to effectively multi-task and handle changing work assignments, schedules, and priorities
  • Extensive PC skills in Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Windows, etc.

  Pay

  TBD

  Schedule

  TBD

  Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Company contribution to a health savings account
  • Telemedicine
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Legal insurance
  • 401(k) savings plan

  Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.