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Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems provides naval gas and hybrid power systems, control technology, and support solutions. The Mechanical Designer creates moderately complex designs for parts, assemblies, and systems using PTC CREO CAD in a Windchill PLM environment. The role also prepares bills of materials, supports prototype assembly and testing, develops drawings and change documentation, and assists with design reviews and technical guidance.
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Job ID: 115477
The Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems business is a trusted provider of innovative naval gas and hybrid power systems, control technology and support solutions for the U.S. Navy and navies around the world.
Job Summary
The Mechanical Designer will support the department by creating moderately complex mechanical/electrical/electronic designs for new product parts, subassemblies, assemblies, or systems configurations using PTC CREO CAD in a Windchill PLM environment; compile Bills of Materials; support the assembly of prototypes.
Job Responsibilities
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Create moderately complex mechanical, electrical, or electronic designs using CAD or manual drafting methods; prepare Bills of Materials and support prototype assembly.
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Develop detailed drawings, specifications, and Engineering Change Order documentation, ensuring compliance with quality and cost requirements.
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Support prototype testing, perform basic engineering calculations, evaluate fit and interference, and collaborate with engineers to resolve issues and update designs.
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Assist less-experienced drafters with work priorities, technical guidance, and accuracy reviews.
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Maintain CAD equipment per manufacturer guidelines, including preventive maintenance and repair coordination.
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Contribute to team objectives through cooperation and adherence to company policies and procedures.
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Support the checking of other designs and supplier variance requests.
Qualifications
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Associate’s degree or its equivalent and 4+ years of experience in the field or in a related area.
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Experience with CREO CAD
U.S. Citizenship required. This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.
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 provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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How this job compares
Set against the 520 open Mechanical Designer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$77–108K/yr181 salary ranges
- US median$35–45/hr90 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 520 open Mechanical Designer jobs across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most across the US
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 4 years of experience; Mechanical Designer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (442 postings).
- Education
- 50 of the 520 open Mechanical Designer jobs (10%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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