DRS Technologies 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 Parsippany, NJ, the Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Finmeccanica S.p.A. which employs more than 70,000 people worldwide. We offer a competitive compensation package and a business culture which rewards performance. For additional information on DRS, please visit our website at www.drs.com.
Company Overview: DRS C3 Systems, Inc., Fort Walton Beach, FL provides engineering, manufacturing, and support of defense and aerospace systems for sea, land, air, and space use. Our product and service areas include electronic control and monitoring systems, aerospace material handling systems, simulation and training systems, radar systems, aerospace support equipment, contract manufacturing, engineering, and product support.
Position Summary
The candidate will work on Unmanned Systems, Cargo Systems, Range Systems, and Control Systems. Strong analysis skills are required.
Duties and Responsibilities
Candidate should have a BSME or BSAE (Aerospace Engineering) and have knowledge of structural strength of Airborne systems. The candidate will be responsible for systems engineering of the design of airborne electronic components, vibration and static strength analysis, and testing of hardware. System level documentation for flight airworthiness will be required. A background in aeroelasticity, and store captive flight is desired.
Basic Qualifications
As a minimum the position requires an accredited BS degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field and 10+ years of relevant experience. Applicant must be a US citizen. Demonstrated FEA competency in ANSYS is required and a working knowledge of computer design with ProE and/or Autocad is required. Must be able to perform these functions as a self-motivated, empowered, team player and be able to communicate effectively in written and oral form. Familiarity with standard office software tools is expected. PowerPoint presentations will be required.
Additional Desirable Skills and Knowledge
Knowledge of thermoplastic composite design, analysis, computer modeling for sandwich type construction of multiple piece parts is required. Demonstrated experience in working with thermoplastic composites, particularly in manufacturing.
DRS Defense Solutions, LLC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.
Relocation is available for this position
Job Location: DRS C3 Systems, Inc., employs more than 900 engineers, craftsmen, and specialists in six modern plants that occupy more than 346,000 square feet in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. These facilities include manufacturing, engineering, laboratory and test departments. In addition, DRS has contract logistics support operations in Europe and the Middle East.
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