Mechanical Engineer II - Thermal Systems

About the Company

DRS Marlo Coil, part of Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems, manufactures durable heat transfer, refrigeration, and air handling equipment for industrial, commercial, utility, and marine sectors. Our custom-engineered solutions cool, heat, and dehumidify air streams for process applications and building comfort. Our equipment is installed on most U.S. Navy surface combatant ships and submarines, and we are positioned for growth in the Industrial and Commercial markets.

About the Role

This engineering position focuses on the development, testing, and analysis of HVAC&R products for commercial and defense markets, including heat exchanger coils, rugged air conditioning systems, refrigeration plants, and air handling systems. Responsibilities include supporting product development and proposals, performing heat transfer and thermodynamic analysis, creating documentation, and assisting with product testing, qualification, and production.

Responsibilities

• Support projects and proposals for HVAC&R equipment, including heat exchangers, air conditioning, refrigeration, and air handling systems.
• Perform heat transfer, thermodynamic, material and energy balance, and fluid system analysis.
• Support system design through flowsheet (P&ID) development.
• Conduct refrigeration system analysis and component selection.
• Support testing, qualification, documentation, and analysis of prototypes, products, systems, or subsystems.
• Create piping/plumbing layouts for equipment tests.
• Review customer specifications and requirements to support bids, proposals, and compliant design development.
• Specify and evaluate supplier components, subsystems, and services.
• Support rapid prototyping of development projects.
• Coordinate test schedules with lab, engineering, and production teams.
• Suggest improvements and support lab system upgrades.
• Ensure project completion on time, within budget, and according to design specifications.
• Provide budget, cost, and schedule input for project status updates.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and cross-functional teams to achieve project cost and manufacturing efficiency goals.
• Communicate clearly (written and oral) with company personnel and customers.
• Contribute to team efforts in a cooperative and supportive manner.
• Attend engineering, customer, or business meetings as needed.
• Maintain and develop technical knowledge through collaboration with specialists, workshops, and professional publications.
• Work independently under supervision while reporting progress and status.
• Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the organization’s mission, values, and culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Comfortable and competent creating and writing technical documentation.
• Proficient using MS Office, especially Excel.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience designing and analyzing mechanical components, systems, and equipment, preferably HVAC&R (air conditioning, air handling, chillers, and refrigeration).
• Experience designing, selecting components, and working with fluid handling systems, including pumps, control valves, fittings, or other fluid systems.
• Software experience with MATLAB and process simulators (Aspen or CHEMCAD).
• Experience using or designing LabView systems.
• Systems engineering experience.
• Experience designing defense products, especially for the U.S. Navy.
• U.S. Citizenship required.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Company contribution to a health savings account.
• Telemedicine services.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Legal insurance.
• 401(k) savings plan.
• Wellness programs focusing on physical, emotional, and financial well-being.
• Career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement programs.
• Flexible work schedules with a 9/80 program.
• Competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, and paid parental leave.
• Community service hours.

Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only.