Leonardo DRS · 2 hours ago
Senior Turbine Hardware Engineer
Fitchburg, MA
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
$100K/yr - $159K/yr
5+ years expLeonardo DRS is a trusted provider of innovative naval gas and hybrid power systems for the U.S. Navy. They are seeking a Senior Turbine Hardware Engineer responsible for the design, analysis, optimization, and qualification of components for high-performance steam turbines.
AerospaceCyber SecurityInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyMarine TechnologyNational SecurityNetwork SecuritySecurityTechnical SupportTraining
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Plan and drive execution of the detailed technical work scope for large steam turbines, gas turbines, and generators to the required quality, schedule, and budget
Generate comprehensive turbine concept design options that align with performance requirements to accelerate the detail design with reduced iterations
Lead and review detailed analysis to ensure robust turbine designs that meet all required performance requirements. Perform thermodynamic, blade shaping, flow path, blade stress, rotodynamic and / or Computational Fluid Dynamics analysis using the associated computational turbine design tool packages
Develop project plans and pre-contract proposal estimates based on project scope, technical requirements, risks, and by understanding the voice of the customer
Organize, senior, and motivate technical teams through development of complex products and systems
Confidently and competently represent DRS in front of customers, including the US Navy
Clearly communicate, orally and in writing, technical and programmatic information to technical and non-technical individuals
Review, analyze, and status project milestones and provide accurate estimates to complete projects/tasks
Collaboration with other departments, DRS locations, and suppliers to solve problems and develop cost-effective, high-quality solutions
Design for EHS and manufacturability and demonstrate this skillset in support of manufacturing and field activities
Mentor other team members in state-of-the-art design and analysis processes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science degree from a 4-year accredited college or university in Mechanical Engineering or other suitable degree with a minimum of 5 years experience in the development of steam turbines or other turbomachinery rotating components
Experience in Steam Turbine rotating component design, including ST rotating and stationary bucket/blade design process and procedures
Demonstrated excellence applying fundamentals of Mechanical Design, including material selection, statistics, strength of materials, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, rotor dynamics, and life estimating methods related to Low and High Cycle fatigue (LCF & HCF) and creep
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 of large welded fabrications and complex rotating assemblies
US citizen able to pass screening for security clearance
Preferred
Experience with the development of steam turbines fielded in applications of electric machines, electric motor/drive systems, electro-mechanical systems
Familiarity with the full manufacturing process including forgings, machining, and factory assembly/ testing practices, specifically as applied to power generation equipment
Proficient with Computer Aided Design (CAD) Tools (Siemens NX and/or Solidworks preferred)
Proficient with Concepts NREC or SoftInWay or equivalent turbo machinery software for turbine design and analysis
Proficient with Finite Element Analysis and/or Multi-Physics Analysis Tools (ANSYS preferred)
Experience in optimization techniques and processes to maximize advantages in computational turbomachinery design methods
Experience with Program Management tools (MS Project preferred) and/or agile Project Management tools- (Jira preferred)
Experience with execution of projects for the US military
Familiarity with industrial and military design specifications
Active security clearance
U.S. Citizenship required. This position may require an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment
Benefits
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
Life and disability insurance coverage
Company contribution to a health savings account
Telemedicine
Legal insurance
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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