Hybrid Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer

Posted 4 weeks ago

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About the role

  • Principal Shock and Structural Engineer specializing in shock and vibration analysis for naval power systems. Designing for mechanical shock survivability and vibration response of rotating equipment with DRS Navy projects.

Responsibilities

  • Work independently or collaboratively as part of an integrated project team
  • Act as a SME and mentor to more junior colleagues
  • Execute shock analysis on large assemblies, including Static Analysis, Transient Dynamic Analysis, Shock Spectra Response Analysis, and more
  • Breakdown complicated technical challenges and find innovative solutions
  • Document and communicate technical and programmatic information to various stakeholders
  • Regular customer interaction to represent DRS confidently
  • Review, analyze, and status project milestones

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science degree from a 4-year accredited college or university in Mechanical Engineering or other suitable degree
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in evaluating stresses, deflections and relative deflections of turbo machinery assemblies, large rotating machinery assemblies (e.g., motors and or generators) and type components such as rotors, stators, turbine casings, and bases
  • 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

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
  • Employer matching 401(k) retirement plan
  • Paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave
  • Parental leave benefits
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Professional development support
  • Life and disability insurance coverage
  • Competitive salaries
  • Company contribution to a health savings account
  • Telemedicine
  • Legal insurance
  • 401(k) savings plan
  • Wellness programs focusing on physical, emotional, and financial well-being
  • Flexible work schedules with 9/80 program
  • Competitive vacation
  • Health/emergency leave
  • Community service hours

Job title

Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

$111,709 - $178,111 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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