Senior Turbine Hardware Engineer Job at Leonardo DRS in Fitchburg

Senior Turbine Hardware Engineer

Location: Fitchburg, MA, US 01420

Job Summary

DRS NPS has an immediate need for a Senior Steam Turbine Engineer to be responsible for the design, analysis, optimization and qualification of assembly and individual critical components for high performance steam turbines. The candidate will generate the optimal design of subcomponents including buckets, diaphragms, nozzles, etc. and ensure their collective performance when integrated as a turbine assembly. Use of modern computational turbomachinery design‑oriented tools as supplemented by comprehensive understanding of the first‑order and analytical models relevant to steam turbine design will be critical to the success of this position.

The candidate is expected to work independently, using judgment and discretion in making complex decisions. Along with providing individual contributions, the role is also responsible for leadership of multidisciplinary project team(s) of engineers, detailers, and drafters in a matrix organization in fulfilling program requirements. The technical nature of this position requires a collaborative and consultative role in program development and problem solving with other technical disciplines.

Job Responsibilities

• Plan and drive execution of the detailed technical work scope for large steam turbines, gas turbines, and generators to the required quality, schedule, and budget.
• Generate comprehensive turbine concept design options that align with performance requirements to accelerate the detail design with reduced iterations.
• Lead and review detailed analysis to ensure robust turbine designs that meet all required performance requirements. Perform thermodynamic, blade shaping, flow path, blade stress, rotodynamic and/or computational fluid dynamics analysis using the associated computational turbine design tool packages.
• Develop project plans and pre‑contract proposal estimates based on project scope, technical requirements, risks, and by understanding the voice of the customer.
• Organize, lead, and motivate technical teams through development of complex products and systems.
• Confidently and competently represent DRS in front of customers, including the U.S. Navy.
• Clearly communicate, orally and in writing, technical and programmatic information to technical and non‑technical individuals.
• Review, analyze, and status project milestones and provide accurate estimates to complete projects/tasks.
• Collaborate with other departments, DRS locations, and suppliers to solve problems and develop cost‑effective, high‑quality solutions.
• Design for EHS and manufacturability and demonstrate this skill set in support of manufacturing and field activities.
• Mentor other team members in state‑of‑the‑art design and analysis processes.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science degree from a 4‑year accredited college or university in Mechanical Engineering or other suitable degree with a minimum of 5 years experience in the development of steam turbines or other turbomachinery rotating components.

Experience in steam turbine rotating component design, including ST rotating and stationary bucket/blade design process and procedures.

Demonstrated excellence applying fundamentals of mechanical design, including material selection, statistics, strength of materials, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, rotor dynamics, and life estimating methods related to low and high cycle fatigue (LCF & HCF) and creep.

Proven experience individually driving the product development cycle from concept to qualified/fielded systems.

Experience with system‑level thinking and system engineering principles/methods.

Experience with the design of large welded fabrications and complex rotating assemblies.

U.S. citizen able to pass screening for security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with the development of steam turbines fielded in applications of electric machines, electric motor/drive systems, electro‑mechanical systems.

Familiarity with the full manufacturing process including forgings, machining, and factory assembly/testing practices, specifically as applied to power generation equipment.

Proficient with computer aided design (CAD) tools (Siemens NX and/or SolidWorks preferred).

Proficient with concepts such as NREC or SoftInWay or equivalent turbo machinery software for turbine design and analysis.

Proficient with finite element analysis and/or multi‑physics analysis tools (ANSYS preferred).

Experience in optimization techniques and processes to maximize advantages in computational turbomachinery design methods.

Experience with program management tools (MS Project preferred) and/or agile project management tools (Jira preferred).

Experience with execution of projects for the U.S. military.

Familiarity with industrial and military design specifications.

Active security clearance.

Salary and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $99,740 to $154,846. 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 statutory paid sick leave), parental leave benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional development support, and life and disability insurance coverage.

EEO Statement

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.