Leonardo DRS · 5 hours ago
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Melbourne, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expLeonardo DRS is a leading provider of C4I Network computing and integrated situational awareness solutions. They are seeking a hands-on Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead a team in electronics packaging and product realization, driving enclosure and thermal design for electronics systems and mentoring engineering staff.
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Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a group of mechanical and electro-mechanical engineers; set technical direction, assign tasks, and drive delivery of milestones
Architect and execute electronics packaging solutions: enclosures, board mounting, connectors, EMI/RFI mitigation, thermal management, cable routing, and mechanical interfaces
Create and revise detailed 3D CAD models and 2D drawings using CREO; enforce CAD best practices and design for manufacturability (DFM)
Parametric modeling including MBD
Use Windchill for PLM tasks: maintain part structures, release engineering changes (ECOs/ECNs), manage BOMs, and ensure traceability
Develop prototypes — coordinate rapid prototyping, iterate hardware proofs-of-concept, and lead lab validation (fit, form, function, thermal, vibration, environmental)
Provide input to program budgets, cost estimates, and schedule plans; track and report progress against cost and schedule targets
Collaborate cross-functionally with electrical engineering, manufacturing, test engineering, supply chain, and program management to meet product requirements
Define and maintain product requirements, risk assessments (DFMEA), and verification/validation plans for mechanical/electrical packaging
Support supplier selection, quote reviews, and supplier technical communications for tooling, sheet metal, injection molding, die castings, and cable assemblies
Drive continuous improvement through design reviews, lessons learned, and standardization of components and processes
Qualification
Required
BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
Minimum 5 years of mechanical engineering experience with electronics packaging work
Proven experience leading and mentoring engineering teams
Proficient with CREO (solid modeling, assembly management, drawing generation, MBD)
Practical experience with Windchill or similar PLM systems (release management, BOM control)
Demonstrated hands-on prototyping experience (3D printing, CNC, sheet metal, rapid fabrication) and laboratory test familiarity
Strong understanding of thermal management, EMI/EMC practices, and mechanical tolerance stack-ups
Experience providing cost and schedule inputs and working with program management to meet program targets
Excellent communication skills, able to interact with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Preferred
Experience with DFMEA, GD&T, and design for manufacturability for die case and machined metal parts
Prior exposure to manufacturing processes — injection molding, metal casting, NPI/tooling
Experience with electronic board-level mechanical constraints, standoffs, and mechanical connectors
Familiarity with regulatory and environmental standards (e.g., MIL-STD, UL, CE)
Experience interfacing with contract manufacturers
Open Systems design experience (Com Express, VPX, VITA, MOSA, SOSA)
Modular system design experience
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
A company contribution to a health savings account
Telemedicine
Life and disability insurance
Legal insurance
A 401(k) savings plan
Wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being
Flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program
Competitive vacation
Health/emergency leave
Paid parental leave
Community service hours
Company
Leonardo DRS
Leonardo DRS is a manufacturer and designs advanced sensing, network computing, force protection, and high-performance defense technology.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2022-12-02IPO
Leadership Team
David Gross
Co-Founder
Philip Perconti
Chief Technology Officer
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