Mechanical Engineer Co-Op — Hybrid Spring 2027

Leonardo DRS; Bridgeton (MO); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 53,000; Part time

Job summary

Leonardo DRS Land Systems is seeking a Spring through Summer Mechanical Engineering Co-Op in Bridgeton, MO for Jan 2027–Aug 2027. This in-person or hybrid position supports mechanical design, CAD modeling, and sustaining engineering for released hardware while ensuring manufacturability and schedule adherence.

The role involves cross-functional collaboration, root-cause analysis, and development of designs with minimal supervision as you grow.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED, and currently a Junior or above in a Bachelor’s program in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field
• Minimum of 1 other related internship/Co-Op, technical club, or industry experience
• Excellent analytical and communication skills, written and verbal
• Experience with using 3D modeling software such as CREO Parametric, SolidWorks, Unigraphics
• Ability to read and understand commercial and/or military mechanical drawings
• Experience using Microsoft Office tools

Responsibilities

• Support mechanical design and integration tasks for assigned assemblies and interfaces based on system-level and component level requirements
• Create/revise CAD models and drawings; follow and apply GD&T and documentation quality per standards such as ASME Y14.5-2009 and ASME Y14.100-2013
• Prepare ECOs and support CCB/configuration management processes
• Troubleshoot prototype/test/production issues; support the identification of root cause and corrective action
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering team, manufacturing, quality, and suppliers to implement fixes and improvements
• Consider manufacturability of designs across processes such as subtractive and additive manufacturing, investment casting, welding, brazing, forming/sheet metal techniques, and other relevant processes
• Report status on assigned tasks against the program schedule (e.g., progress status, planned vs. actual) and communicate risks or delays to the task lead
• Communicate clearly (written and oral) with other company personnel
• Self-starter who can independently research and quickly build working knowledge using credible internet sources and approved AI tools/agents, then apply findings to engineering tasks with appropriate verification and documentation
• Ability to work with increasing independence under direction of experienced engineers
• Attend and participate in appropriate engineering or business meetings
• Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the mission, values, and culture of the organization

Skills

3D CAD modeling

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Junior in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CREO Parametric

SolidWorks

Unigraphics

Job description

Leonardo DRS Land Systems is seeking a Spring through Summer Mechanical Engineering Co-Op in Bridgeton, MO for Jan 2027–Aug 2027. This in-person or hybrid position supports mechanical design, CAD modeling, and sustaining engineering for released hardware while ensuring manufacturability and schedule adherence.

The role involves cross-functional collaboration, root-cause analysis, and development of designs with minimal supervision as you grow.