Mechanical Engineer Co-Op (Spring 2027)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401K retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible work schedule

Paid time off

Job summary

Leonardo DRS Land Systems, based in Bridgeton, MO, is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Co-Op for January 2027 through August 2027. The role supports mechanical design and platform integration, develops CAD models, and maintains drawings while applying GD&T per ASME standards.

You will work with manufacturing, quality, and suppliers, grow toward independence, and contribute to on-schedule release of designs and change packages.

Qualifications

• Excellent analytical and communication skills, written and verbal.
• Experience with 3D modeling software such as CREO Parametric, SolidWorks, Unigraphics, etc.
• Ability to read and understand commercial and/or military mechanical drawings.
• Experience using Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Support mechanical design and integration tasks for assemblies and interfaces based on requirements.
• Create/revise CAD models and drawings; apply GD&T per ASME Y14.5-2009/2013.
• Prepare ECOs and support configuration management processes.
• Troubleshoot prototype/test/production issues and identify root cause and corrective action.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement fixes and improvements.
• Consider manufacturability across processes (subtractives, additive, casting, welding, forming).
• Report status and communicate risks or delays to the task lead.
• Communicate clearly with company personnel.
• Demonstrate initiative and independently research with approved AI tools.
• Work with increasing independence under senior engineers guidance.
• Attend and participate in engineering or business meetings.
• Support the mission, values, and culture of the organization.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Education

High School Diploma or GED and pursuing a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CREO Parametric

SolidWorks

Unigraphics

Windchill

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Leonardo DRS Land Systems business is a recognized leader in the design and integration of complex technologies into new and legacy systems and platforms for global military and commercial customers. We are a 6 year running Top Workplace in the Greater St. Louis area.

Job description:

Job ID: 115172

The Leonardo DRS Land Systems business is a recognized leader in the design and integration of complex technologies into new and legacy systems and platforms for global military and commercial customers. We are a 6 year running Top Workplace in the Greater St. Louis area.

Job Summary

Leonardo DRS Land Systems is seeking a Spring through Summer (January 2027– August 2027) Mechanical Engineering Co-Op. This position is based out of our Bridgeton, MO facility and will have the option to work an in person or hybrid schedule. The Co-Op will support mechanical design and platform integration activities while also providing sustaining engineering for released hardware. The role develops and maintains CAD models and engineering drawings, executes engineering changes through configuration control, and resolves build/test/production issues using structured root cause and corrective action methods. This Co-Op works cross-functionally with manufacturing, quality, suppliers, and other engineering disciplines to deliver mechanically sound, producible designs that meet performance, cost, and schedule commitments. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to grow toward operating with minimal supervision, communicate technical risk clearly, and contribute to the release of designs and change packages on schedule. The purpose of the Co-Op is to provide meaningful professional hands‑on experience to students with proven academic performance and leadership potential.

Job 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

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, etc.
• Ability to read and understand commercial and/or military mechanical drawings
• Experience using Microsoft Office tools

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with reading and understanding commercial and/or military mechanical drawings
• Experience with CREO Parametric and Windchill tools
• Experience with either system-level or component-level design and test on mechanical systems
• Experience with specifying and evaluating supplier components, subsystems and services
• Experience utilizing ASME Y14.5-2009/2018 dimensioning and tolerancing standard

The salary range for this position is $41,011.00/year- $53,315.00/year for the state of Illinois. 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

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.

Profile description:

Leonardo DRS Land Systems division is a recognized world leader in the integration of complex technologies into legacy systems and platforms for military and commercial customers globally. DRS Land Systems offers a diverse portfolio of military products and technologies focused on battlefield reconnaissance and surveillance, survivability, lethality, heavy transport mobility, fuel and water distribution, radar and electronic systems testing. Headquartered in Bridgeton, MO with a 100- acre heavy equipment manufacturing facility in West Plains, MO, and a site in Goleta, CA.

We offer

• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• Pet insurance
• 401K retirement plan
• Employee Stock Purchase plan
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Life insurance
• Vacation & Health & Emergency leave
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Student loan repayment
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible work schedule