Senior Mechanical Engineer

Job Responsibilities

Drive execution of detailed technical work to the required quality, schedule, and budget.
Responsible for completion of assigned task on time and meeting technical requirements.
Review customer specifications and requirements, and under direction, develop designs to best support them, including cost as a key design variable.
Contribute directly to project success through individual technical contributions.
Confidently and competently represent DRS in front of customers, including the US Navy.
Clearly communicate, orally and in writing, technical and programmatic information to technical and non-technical individuals.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor of Science degree from a 4-year accredited college or university in Mechanical Engineering plus 0-3 years of experience as an individual contributor.
  Proficient with Computer Aided Design (CAD) Tools (SolidWorks, Creo and/or Siemens NX preferred)
  Proficient with Finite Element Analysis for structural and thermal (ANSYS preferred)
  US citizen
• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Individual experience in product development from concept to qualified / fielded systems.
  Experience with the development of electric machines, electric motor/drive systems, electro-mechanical systems, marine gas turbines, and/or diesel engines.
  Experience with the design of large welded fabrications and complex assemblies.
  Strong engineering design skills; including knowledge in material selection, plate and weld sizing, and fastener design.
  Experience with execution of projects for the US military or familiarity with industrial and military design specifications

Pay and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $102,433-$159,028. This range reflects the good faith estimate of pay the employer is willing to offer at the time of posting. Several factors can influence the pay scale, including but not limited to: Federal contract labor categories and contract wage rates, collective bargaining agreements, geographic location, business considerations, scope, and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity.

In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for: annual performance-based bonuses, equity awards, and overtime pay (for non-exempt employees as applicable. Our benefits package includes comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision), employer matching 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including ant state-mandated paid sick leave), parental leave benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional development support, and life and disability insurance coverage.