Leonardo DRS is a leading supplier of integrated products, services and support to military forces, intelligence agencies and prime contractors worldwide. Focused on defense technology, we develop, manufacture and support a broad range of systems for mission critical and military sustainment requirements, as well as homeland security.
Headquartered in Arlington, VA, the Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Leonardo S.p.A. which employs more than 45,000 people worldwide. We offer a competitive compensation package and a business culture which rewards performance. Leonardo DRS is committed to being an employer of choice of a highly qualified, diverse, effective and productive workforce.
Company Overview
DRS Marlo Coil manufactures robust heat transfer, refrigeration, and air handling equipment for industrial, commercial, utility and marine markets. Our custom engineered heat transfer solutions are used in a variety of configurations to cool, heat, and dehumidify air streams for process and building comfort. We pride ourselves on having equipment on most surface combatant ships and submarines in the U.S. Navy fleet. Additionally, DRS Marlo Coil is positioned for significant growth in the Industrial/Commercial markets.
For more information on Leonardo DRS, please visit www.leonardodrs.com, and for more information on our Commercial/Industrial business, please visit: www.marlocoil.com.
Job Responsibilities
• Responsible for leading all engineering efforts for a project or projects on time and budget
• Ensure design compliance with all project requirements
• Review customer specifications and requirements, and lead a project team to develop designs to best support them, including cost as a key design variable
• Provide budget, cost and schedule input for design assignments
• Communicate clearly (written and oral) with manufacturing, supply chain, program management and the customer as required
• Able to manage engineering projects including budget, schedule and stakeholder communication (both internal and customer)
• Participate heavily in preparation of complex and significant proposals
• Interact with technical management, other professionals, technicians and support personnel to coordinate, recommend and confer regarding technical activities and progress
• Must be able to lead projects for development and support of mechanical equipment, heat exchangers, air conditioning, refrigeration, and air handling systems
• Experience with suppliers of systems and components in Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning industries
• Understanding of ASHRAE test requirements and certification of Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, and Air Handling systems
• Knowledge in the characteristics and how to design for the effects of Low Global Warming Potential (GWP) refrigerants
• Must be familiar with the requirements of EPA 608; Universal license is preferred
• Support development of manufacturing drawings, bills of material and associated supporting documentation for fabrication and delivery of products and prototypes
• Engineering of HVAC&R equipment for component sizing, selection, and performance predictions. May include Mechanical Analysis, Aerodynamics/Fluids, Thermal, Fluid Systems, Mechanical Packaging, or others
• Specify and evaluate supplier components, subsystems, and services
• Review customer specifications and requirements in support of bids and proposals and develop compliant designs for product development
• Support testing, qualification, documentation and analysis of prototypes, products, systems or subsystems
• Support the program design to cost and design for manufacture requirements
• Work with manufacturing and cross functional teams to achieve project cost and manufacturing efficiency goals
• Evaluate and recommend design approaches to meet production requirements for new or improved products or services; Investigate solutions to product or process problems
• Development of technical documentation, manuals, and procedures
• Maintain and develop technical knowledge by conferring with technical specialists and suppliers; attending educational workshops; and reviewing professional publications
• Ability to work independently under supervision of others while regular reporting of progress and status
• Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
• Attend appropriate engineering, customer or business meetings
• Mentor and coach less experienced engineers
• Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements:
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field
• 10 years minimum experience in the design and development of refrigeration and air conditioning systems.
• Expected to have knowledge and experience in multiple engineering disciplines enough to lead engineers on the project team
• Basic experience creating drawings (drafting) following ASME Y14.100 and associated documentation such as bill of materials
• Experience using PTC Creo and Windchill
• Experience with CFD and FEA
• Comfortable and competent writing and creating technical documentation
• Competent using MS Office (Word, Excel, Visio, Project, and PowerPoint)
U.S. Citizenship or Dual Citizenship required.
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.
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