What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Technician Mechanical Engineering position at Leonardo DRS?
Job ID:111089
Onsite at the Dallas TX location on a 9/80 schedule
The Electro Optical InfraredSystems (EOIS) line of business within DRS has locations in Dallas and Austin, TX, Melbourne, FL, and Cypress, CA.EOIS develops, manufactures, and supports infrared and electro-optical solutions for soldiers, ground vehicles and airborneplatforms.We offer an exciting and challenging work environment, a competitive salary and benefits package, and a business culture that rewards performance.
Employing the world's brightest. Supporting the world's bravest.
- Involved with the design, fabrication and modification of mechanical and/or electro mechanical components, sub-systems and systems. May include Mechanical Analysis, Aerodynamics/Fluids, Thermal, Fluid Systems, Mechanical Packaging, or others. Evaluate and recommend design approaches to meet production requirements for new or improved products or services. Investigate solutions to product or process problems.
- Support engineering with a variety of moderately complex engineering duties and/or hands-on tasks
- Able to work independently on a weekly basis
- Comfortable with the shop/laboratory and equipment
- Assist in design, build and/or procurement of new or improved machines, tools, fixtures and material handling equipment and coordinating the implementation
- Responsible for completing process documentation, bill of materials, route sheets, etc
- Review project instructions and drawings to ascertain test specifications, procedures, objectives, test equipment, nature of technical problem and possible solutions, and to support the design for manufacture
- Devise, fabricate, and assemble new or modified electrical and/or mechanical components or assemblies for products
- Set up and conduct tests of units and components
- Analyze test results related to the design and test objectives and adjust equipment to bring within specifications
- Record these test procedures and results, numerical and graphical data, and recommendations for changes in product or test methods
- Provide and develop documentation to maintain equipment
- May lead technician teams in development or mentor other technicians
- Provide hands-on feedback to engineers
- Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
- Assist in the development of plant layouts, manufacturing methods and process improvements
- May coordinate maintenance projects
- Mentor and coach less experienced technicians
- Associate's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience of 9 years
- 5 years experience in a manufacturing/engineering environment
- Competent technical expertise
***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 and affiliates are equal opportunity employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
