Mechanical Engineer Co-Op (Spring 2027))

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