Job ID: 108575
The Leonardo DRS Land Systems business is a recognized leader in the design and integration of complex technologies into new and legacy systems and platforms for global military and commercial customers.
Job Summary
Leonardo DRS Land Systems is seeking an entry level Mechanical Engineer in Goleta, CA to support program teams in the development of mechanical solutions. Your role will consist of supporting mechanical efforts from the concept generation phase through rapid prototyping and production hand-off. This position will also be involved in troubleshooting and diagnosing malfunctions in existing products or systems and make modifications as needed. Key skills include ability to work and investigate assigned tasks in a team setting and collaborate amongst all the technical disciplines to complete the assigned tasks. The ideal candidate will demonstrate good judgment combined with technical expertise and will possess an ability to communicate effectively to team members from different disciplines.
Job Responsibilities
- 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.
- Develop custom fixtures for test, evaluation and manufacturing of mechanical equipment
- Use computer aided design tools to create and update integrated 3D CAD/CAM/CAE mechanical modeling and drawing solutions
- Support and participate in technical activity
- Design, develop, analyze, document and support testing of products, systems or subsystems
- Ability to work independently under supervision of others
- Provide regular reporting of progress and status
- Responsible for completion of assigned task on time and meeting technical requirements
- Review customer specifications and requirements, and under direction, develop designs to best support them, including cost as a key design variable
- Specify and evaluate supplier components, subsystems and services
- Support the program design to cost and design for manufacture requirements
- Develop prototypes to retire key development risks as directed
- Communicate clearly (written and oral) with other company personnel and the customer as required
- May participate in preparation of less complex proposals
- Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
- Attend appropriate engineering, customer or business meetings
Job Requirements:
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field
- Experience with using 3D modeling software such as Pro/Engineer, SolidWorks, CREO, Unigraphics, etc.
The pay scale for this position is $69,714.00/year - $99,690.00/year. The pay scale information is a general guideline only. Several factors can influence the pay scale for a position including but not limited to, Federal Government 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 relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications.
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. #LSY