Mechanical Engineer II

Leonardo DRS; Halifax; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leader in power conversion solutions is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II to collaborate with the engineering team on design, drafting, and analysis for power electronic systems. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in engineering, P. Eng. designation, and 5+ years of mechanical project experience. This on-site role in Halifax County offers a temporary contract with opportunities for professional development, competitive compensation, and a motivating team-based environment.

Benefits

Flexible work hours

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Paid professional development

Registered Retirement Savings Plan

Qualifications

• 5+ years professional experience in mechanical related projects.
• Ability to produce quality technical work.
• Strong ability to analyze, record, and interpret test data.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and recommend design approaches to meet production requirements.
• Design, develop, analyze, and document products, systems, or subsystems.
• Communicate clearly with company personnel and customers.

Skills

Mechanical design

Power electronics

3D CAD software

Team leadership

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

P. Eng. designation

Tools

Creo

AutoCAD

MS-Office

Job description

DRS Pivotal Power, Inc.

Located in Bedford, Nova Scotia, DRS Pivotal Power is a leader in the design, development and manufacture of high reliability power conversion equipment for mission critical applications supporting all branches of the military in Canada, the US and many countries abroad. All products are designed and manufactured in house by our growing team of over 100 employees. DRS Pivotal Power is part of the Leonardo DRS Naval Electronics group and has currently over 30,000 fielded units boasting a field reliability of over 99%.

Job Summary

As Mechanical Engineer II you will work with the Engineering team on the mechanical design and drafting, as well as performing analysis of power electronic and communications systems. You will be involved with the design, fabrication and modification of mechanical and/or electro‑mechanical components, sub‑systems and systems. This may include Mechanical, Thermal and Fluid analysis, Mechanical packaging or others. This position is an on‑site role, working in our Bedford, NS office. This is a temporary 12‑month contract position.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and recommend design approaches to meet production requirements for new or improved products or services. Investigate solutions to product or process problems.
• Design, develop, analyze, document and support testing of products, systems or subsystems. Knowledge of military standards, including but not limited to MIL‑STD‑810, MIL‑S‑901, MIL‑STD‑167‑1A, MIL‑STD‑1472 considered an asset.
• May use computer‑aided engineering or other design/analysis software in the performance of assignments.
• Review customer specifications and requirements, and under direction, develop designs to best support them.
• Provide input on budget, cost and schedule input for designs.
• Specify and evaluate supplier components, subsystems and services.
• Responsible for completing technical activity and completion of activity on time and budget.
• Drive the program design to cost and design for manufacture requirements.
• Develop prototypes to evaluate designs.
• Communicate clearly (written and oral) with other company personnel and customers as required.
• Attend appropriate engineering, customer or business meetings.
• Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field.
• 5+ years professional experience in mechanical related projects.
• P. Eng. designation, and eligible for registration with Engineers NS.
• Experience with Creo or similar 3D CAD program; experience using AutoCAD would be beneficial.
• Computer literate with knowledge of MS‑Office word‑processing and spreadsheet programs.
• Fluency in technologies and application domain.
• Ability to lead a technical group independently.
• Ability to produce quality technical work.
• Demonstrates effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Works effectively as a member of a team or as the leader of a team.
• Familiarity with the application of military and commercial standards to electrical designs is required.
• Experience reading schematics and engineering specs, with a strong ability to troubleshoot.
• Demonstrated understanding and strong interests in power electronics and power converters design.
• Demonstrated application of electronic theory, principles of electrical circuits, testing procedures and related knowledge to construct and debug power electronics circuitry in relation to the design of power conversion equipment.
• Strong ability to analyze, record, and interpret test data to determine product acceptability.

Benefits of working with DRS Canada

• A motivating team‑based environment where your achievements matter.
• An opportunity to work on industry leading edge technology.
• Flexible work hours and a compressed work week to promote a healthy work/life balance.
• Industry leading wellness program including:
  • Health, dental, and vision coverage available on first day of hire at no cost to the employee with access to virtual healthcare.
  • Access to Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Competitive compensation including:
  • Reimbursement for professional development initiatives and memberships plus access to free online learning resources.
  • Registered Retirement Savings Plan with matching company contributions with access to complimentary financial planning.
  • Maternity and Parental leave top‑up.
  • Vacation, personal days, sick leave, and additional company paid days off.

About DRS Pivotal Power

DRS Pivotal Power Inc., a subsidiary of Leonardo DRS, is a leader in the development and manufacture of high reliability power conversion equipment for mission critical military applications. DRS Pivotal Power is part of the Naval Electronics Canada Group.

All applicants must fulfill requirements for Canadian security clearance.

Applicants requiring a disability related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process are to advise Human Resources. DRS Pivotal Power Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Applicants may apply to this position online at www.leonardodrs.com/careers.