Leonardo DRS

Designer

Leonardo DRS$72K — $103K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate's degree or equivalent with 4+ years of relevant experience
  • Familiarity with engineering design concepts and practices
  • Proficient in CAD and related software
  • Strong analytical skills for testing and evaluating designs
  • Ability to communicate technical information effectively

Responsibilities

  • Create mechanical/electrical designs for new products using CAD
  • Compile Bills of Materials and prepare necessary documentation
  • Test prototypes, analyze results, and recommend design solutions
  • Support and mentor less experienced drafters in task prioritization
  • Maintain and perform preventive maintenance on CAD equipment
  • Collaborate with teams to achieve project outcomes
  • Stay updated with industry knowledge through workshops and professional networks

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
  • Paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
  • Flexible work arrangements offered through a 9/80 program
  • Wellness programs focusing on physical, emotional, and financial health
Full Job Description
Job ID: 114673

Job Responsibilities

  • Support the department by creating moderately complex mechanical/electrical/electronic designs for new product parts, subassemblies, assemblies, or systems configurations using CAD or manual systems; compile Bills of Materials; assist in the assembly of prototypes
  • Draw multiple views; depict relationship of component and parts; identify dimensions, angles, curvatures, tolerances, and materials; prepare bills of material and specifications; create documentation required and processing Engineering Change Orders; ensure adherence to designated quality and cost parameters; use CAD systems
  • Ensure quality of drawings and functionality of equipment by: assisting in the building/acquiring of prototypes; testing and analyzing results; making various calculations, such as strength of materials, weights, simple forces, and stresses, frequently using charts and tables; analyzing the effect of proposed changes for proper fit and/or interference problems; recommending possible solutions or alternate construction; modifying drawings as required; conferring with engineers to resolve issues; adhering to Company policies and procedures
  • Provide assistance to lesser experienced drafters by communicating work priorities; provide technical assistance; verify accuracy of work
  • Maintain CAD equipment by: following manufacturer's instruction and procedures; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs, as required
  • Contribute to team efforts by accomplishing related results in a cooperative and supportive manner
  • Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
  • Maintain technical knowledge by: conferring with technical specialists and suppliers; attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies


Qualifications

  • Associate's degree or its equivalent and 4+ years of experience in the field or in a related area.
  • Knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a engineering and design

U.S. Citizenship required.

The salary range for this position is $72,654-$103,895/year. This range reflects the good faith estimate of pay the employer is willing to offer at the time of posting. Several factors can influence the pay scale, including but not limited to: Federal contract labor categories and contract wage rates, collective bargaining agreements, geographic location, business considerations, scope, and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidate's qualifications such as prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for: annual performance-based bonuses, equity awards, and overtime pay (for non-exempt employees as applicable. Our benefits package includes 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, and life and disability insurance coverage.

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

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About Leonardo DRS

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, Virginia, 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 that rewards performance. For additional information on Leonardo DRS, please visit our website at www.leonardodrs.com.
Learn more about Leonardo DRS
Size
11,000 employees
Market Cap
$3.1 billion
Industry
Founded
1968
5 Year Trend
+55.7%
NASDAQ

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