Demo

Mechanical Engineer

Leonardo DRS
Danbury, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 4/12/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/11/2025
Job description:

Job ID: 111751 

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.

 

Job Summary

We're looking for an  innovative  Mechanical Engineer to join our dynamic continuing engineering team. In this role, you'll help maintain and optimize complex mechanical systems and components in production. Your technical expertise will be key in driving improvements and ensuring everything meets performance, safety, and reliability standards.

Job Responsibilities
  • Investigate product or process issues and implement expedient cost-effective solutions.
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including manufacturing engineers, production test personnel, hardware engineers, other mechanical engineers, and designers in support of critical production of these systems.
  • Responsible for helping to meet critical production schedules and budgets on multiple programs with completion of technical activities of moderate complexity.
  • Review and ensure compliance to Customer and contract specifications and performance requirements.
  • Contribute to the mechanical design, analysis, development and testing of electronic, power and control systems and sub-systems, from concept to production.
  • Apply Design for X (DfX) methodologies including but not limited to Design for Cost, Design for Test, and Design for Manufacturability into the products being developed.
  • Specify and evaluate supplier components, subsystems, and services.
  • Participate in preparation of moderately complex proposals
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or applicable engineering discipline 
  • Proven track record of at least 5 years in the design and development of mechanical packaging of electronic systems, preferably in controls, power conversion or electric drive systems
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues in a production environment
  • Proficiency in modeling and simulation tools such as CREO, Siemens NX, and ANSYS, or equivalent
  • An understanding of thermal management, shock and vibration structural design, and reliability engineering principles

 

U.S. Citizenship required. This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.

 

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, 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. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours. *Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only

 

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.

#INDNPS 

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Mechanical Engineer?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Mechanical Engineer career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$91,017 - $111,627
Income Estimation: 
$106,299 - $135,354
Income Estimation: 
$108,186 - $133,193
Income Estimation: 
$132,162 - $161,329
Income Estimation: 
$155,404 - $198,448
Income Estimation: 
$158,725 - $194,124
Income Estimation: 
$91,017 - $111,627
Income Estimation: 
$106,299 - $135,354
Income Estimation: 
$108,186 - $133,193
Income Estimation: 
$74,551 - $88,300
Income Estimation: 
$85,954 - $106,408
Income Estimation: 
$91,017 - $111,627
Income Estimation: 
$108,186 - $133,193
Income Estimation: 
$134,236 - $174,128
Income Estimation: 
$132,162 - $161,329
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Leonardo DRS

Leonardo DRS
Hired Organization Address Danbury, CT Full Time
Job ID: 112027 The Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems business is a trusted provider of innovative naval gas and hybrid po...
Leonardo DRS
Hired Organization Address Palm, FL Full Time
Job description: Job ID: 112030 Leonardo DRS, Inc. is an innovative and agile provider of advanced defense technology to...
Leonardo DRS
Hired Organization Address Melbourne, FL Full Time
Job ID: 112010 Location: Melbourne FL onsite Schedule: Weekend Day shift The Electro Optical Infrared Systems (EOIS) lin...
Leonardo DRS
Hired Organization Address San Diego, CA Full Time
Job Details DRS Daylight Solutions business provides industry-changing photonic engine technology for government and com...

Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Mechanical Engineer jobs in the Danbury, CT area that may be a better fit.

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Kimberly-Clark Corporation, Milford, CT

Lead Engineer Mechanical - IC & Facial

Kimberly-Clark Corporation, Milford, CT

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!