Principal Mechanical Engineer

Job ID: 115808

The Leonardo DRS Naval Electronics business provides leading naval computing infrastructure, network and data distribution and middleware enterprise services, as well as world-class manufacturing and support capabilities.

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Business Unit: Naval Electronics

Location: Eagan, MN

Career Functional Area: Engineering (Mechanical)

Telework Type: Hybrid

Type: Full Time

Schedule: 9/80

Estimated Travel Requirement: < 10%

Job Summary

This role leads mechanical engineering activities across development, qualification, transition to production, and sustainment of products, systems, and subsystems. The engineer independently delivers technical projects, guides other engineers, and coordinates cross-functional resolution of technical issues. The role requires sound engineering judgment and clear communication with engineering, program management, and customer stakeholders.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering efforts on cross-functional, multi-site development teams that include systems, software, electrical, hardware, and specialty engineers.
• Translate system or subsystem requirements, specifications, and customer expectations into mechanical designs.
• Design, develop, modify, analyze, and document mechanical and electromechanical components, subsystems, and systems. Work may include mechanical analysis, aerodynamics and fluids, thermal design, fluid systems, and mechanical packaging, as applicable.
• Evaluate and recommend design approaches that meet production requirements for new or improved products or services; investigate and resolve product or process problems.
• Create and maintain 3D mechanical models and engineering drawings using appropriate CAD/CAM/CAE tools.
• Experience with Creo is preferred; experience with Inventor, SolidWorks, or NX is also relevant.
• Support mechanical design completion, fabrication, and modification in coordination with manufacturing and other engineering disciplines.
• Support mechanical qualification and transition-to-production activities, including resolution of design issues identified during those activities.
• Serve as the primary mechanical engineering point of contact for resolving design and manufacturing discrepancies.
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and coaching to less experienced engineers and support personnel.
• Provide engineering labor estimates, schedule input, and design trade-offs to support program planning and execution.
• Communicate technical decisions and progress clearly, both orally and in writing, to engineering and manufacturing teams, technical and program management, support personnel, and customers, as required.

Secondary Accountabilities

• Identify and implement opportunities to improve engineering processes, capabilities, and efficiency.
• Participate in the preparation of technical proposals.
• Perform root-cause analysis of mechanical failures and recommend corrective actions.
• Participate in engineering, customer, and program reviews to present technical status and resolve open issues, as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering or related technical field with a minimum of 8 years of experience
• Master's Degree preferred
• Mastery of technologies and domain knowledge
• Expected to have knowledge and significant experience in multiple engineering disciplines
• Ability to define and complete technical projects independently.
• Must possess excellent analytical and communication skills, written and oral.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).
• Hands-on mechanical assembly or fabrication experience preferred (professional or hobby).

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.

The salary range for this position is $115,000/year - $178,250/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. Other factors include the candidate’s qualifications such as prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications. 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.

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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