Job Responsibilities You are expected to work independently or collaboratively as part of an integrated project team, using judgment, experience, and discretion in making complex decisions. You will act as a SME and mentor to more junior colleagues. You will create detailed design requirements based on customer specifications and design large assemblies to meet those requirements, including material selection and finishes, tolerance analysis, fastener selection, and weld design. You will execute shock analysis on large assemblies, including: Static Analysis Transient Dynamic Analysis Shock Spectra Response Analysis US NAVY dynamic design analysis method, DDAM (T9070-AJ-DPC-120/3010) Linear and non-linear contact analysis Normal Mode Analysis Forces Response Analysis Critical to success in the role is the ability to breakdown complicated technical challenges and find innovative solutions that meet the program’s requirements without adding unnecessary weight or cost. You will need the ability to clearly document and communicate, orally and in writing, to technical and non-technical individuals including project leadership and to other functions including executive management. As part of regular activities, this role will have customer interaction where you will confidently and competently represent DRS in front of customers, including the US Navy. You will review, analyze, and status project milestones and provide accurate estimates to complete projects or analyses. You will design for EHS, cost, and manufacturability and demonstrate this skillset in support of manufacturing and field activities.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor of Science degree from a 4-year accredited college or university in Mechanical Engineering or other suitable degree with a minimum of 8 years of industry experience Proficient with Computer Aided Design (CAD) Tools (Siemens NX preferred) Expert knowledge of MIL-S-901D IC2, MIL-DTL-901, familiarity with shock and vibration testing and experience working with various shock and vibration testing facilities. Expert experience with the ANSYS Mechanical (Workbench) finite element analysis (FEA) software. Demonstrated excellence applying fundamentals of mechanical design, including material selection. Proven experience individually driving the product development cycle from concept to qualified / fielded systems. Experience with system-level thinking and system engineering principles/methods Experience with the design and analysis of large welded fabrications and complex rotating assemblies. You must be a US citizen and be able to pass screening for a security clearance. Preferred Qualifications Experience with the development of rotating machinery and associated manufacturing drawings. Familiarity with the full manufacturing process including casting, forging, welding, machining, and factory assembly best practices. Experience with ANSYS ADPL (ANSYS Classic) Experience with MSC family of analysis and pre/post software: NASTRAN / PATRAN / APEX Experience with Program Management tools (MS Project preferred) Project Management tools (Jira preferred). Experience with execution of projects for the US military. Active security clearance. U.S. Citizenship required.