Senior Mechanical Engineer | FEA & Shock

About the role

The Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems business is a trusted provider of innovative naval gas and hybrid power systems, control technology and support solutions for the U.S. Navy and navies around the world.

Responsibilities

• Execute shock analysis on large assemblies, including: Static Analysis, Transient Dynamic Analysis, Shock Spectra Response Analysis, and US NAVY dynamic design analysis method, DDAM (T9070-AJ-DPC-120/3010).
• Linear and non-linear contact analysis, Normal Mode Analysis, Forces Response Analysis.
• Breakdown complicated technical challenges and find innovative solutions that meet the program's requirements without adding unnecessary weight or cost.
• Clearly document and communicate, orally and in writing, technical and programmatic information to technical and non-technical individuals including the team, project leadership, and to other functions including executive management.
• Represent DRS in front of customers, including the US Navy, during regular activities.
• Review, analyze, and status project milestones and provide accurate estimates to complete projects or analyses.
• Design for safety and manufacturability and demonstrate this skillset in support of manufacturing and field activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree from a 4-year accredited college or university in Mechanical Engineering or other suitable degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience in evaluating stresses, deflections and relative deflections of turbo machinery assemblies, large rotating machinery assemblies (e.g., motors and or generators) and type components such as rotors, stators, turbine casings, and bases.
• Expert knowledge of MIL-S-901D IC2, MIL-DTL-901, familiarity with shock and vibration testing and experience working with various shock and vibration testing facilities.
• Expert experience with the ANSYS Mechanical (Workbench) finite element analysis (FEA) software.
• Demonstrated excellence applying fundamentals of mechanical design, including material selection.
• Proven experience individually driving the product development cycle from concept to qualified / fielded systems.
• Experience with system-level thinking and system engineering principles/methods.
• Experience with the design and analysis of large welded fabrications and complex rotating assemblies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with the development of rotating machinery and associated manufacturing drawings.
• Familiarity with the full manufacturing process including casting, forging, welding, machining, and factory assembly best practices.
• Experience with ANSYS ADPL (ANSYS Classic).
• Proficient with Computer Aided Design (CAD) Tools (Siemens NX and/or Solidworks preferred).
• Experience with MSC family of analysis and pre/post software: NASTRAN / PATRAN / APEX.
• Experience with various available shock and vibration analysis supporting programs: UERD, SIMPLE, etc.
• Experience with Program Management tools (MS Project preferred) and/or agile Project Management tools- (Jira preferred).
• Experience with execution of projects for the US military.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan.

Schedule

Flexible work schedule with the 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $99,740 per year - $159,028 per year. 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.