Mechanical Engineer II - Cooled

Leonardo DRS, Inc. • Dallas, TX • 1h ago

Job ID: 113801

Location: Dallas TX

Schedule: 9/80

The Electro Optical Infrared Systems (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 airborne platforms. 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.

Job Summary

Join the Leonardo DRS EOIS culture of creativity, teamwork, responsiveness, and commitment to excellence. The Electro-Optics and Infrared Systems group provides customers with the ideal combination of performance, innovation, and value for a variety of applications. Become a key member of an integrated product team developing leading-edge, cryogenically-cooled infrared sensors and related military products. Develop technical solutions to a wide range of complex problems related to the entire product life cycle of sensor assemblies, including: proposal, concept generation, design, manufacture, integration and test. Research and explore scienti?c developments in thermal, structural, and vacuum technology, as well as materials and electronics in a collaborative, supportive environment to create innovative results.

Job Responsibilities

Responsible for technical activity and completion of assigned task on time and budget.

Design, develop, analyze, document and support testing of products, systems, or subsystems.

May use computer-aided engineering or other design / analysis software in the performance of assignments.

Report on progress and status regularly.

Utilize root causes analysis methods, develop solutions, and implement those solutions as part of a cross-functional team or as an individual.

Provide budget, cost, and schedule input for assignments.

Specify and evaluate supplier components, subsystems, and services.

Support the program design to cost and design for manufacture requirements.

Develop proto@types to retire key development risks.

Communicate clearly (written and oral) with other company personnel and the customer as required.

Participates in preparation of less-complex proposals.May provide technical knowledge and assistance to other engineers and support personnel.

Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the mission, values, and culture of the organization.

Follow de?ned work process to support product development

Work in a close knit, highly collaborative team.

Working Conditions:

Sitting for extended periods of time

Walking, bending, kneeling

Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. and carry up to 10 lbs.

Must be able to simultaneously manage several objectives and reassign priorities

Must be able to tolerate changing priorities, and complete assignments despite interruptions

Travel up to 10% of time

Qualifications

BS in Mechanical Engineering or higher (or related engineering discipline)

2+ years of experience.

Experience with manufacturing methods and processes, factory standards, fabrication processes, and assembly documentation.

Excellent grasp of heat and mass transfer

Understanding of materials and material properties

Design of experiments and practical problem solving

Well-developed communication skills, both in verbal presentations and written documentation

Ability to work in a team environmentRequired Competencies:

Microsoft O?ce Suite of tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Ability to read detailed engineering drawings, speci?cations and familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing per ASME Y14.5

Desired Skills

Experience documenting manufacturing processes

Experience with various manufacturing processes such as welding, soldering, mechanical assembly, brazing, leak detection, or cleaning.

Knowledge of LabView programing

Familiarity with cryogenics, vacuum technology, infrared imaging systems, opto-mechanical design, and electromagnetism

Experience with transitioning new designs into production.

Pro?ciency using Creo(Pro/E) or equivalent 3D CAD tool

Knowledge of quality management systems such as ISO 9001, AS9100

Experience with Power BI

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.

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