Senior Performance Engineer

Job ID: 114730

The Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems business is a trusted provider of innovative naval gas and hybrid power systems, control technology and support solutions for the U.S. Navy and navies around the world.

Join our Fitchburg, MA team as an experienced engineer supporting the performance, flow path, and thermal-fluid design considerations of steam turbines and related turbomachinery. This role blends thermodynamic and aerodynamic engineering responsibilities into a single performance-focused position responsible for evaluating energy distribution, flow behavior, efficiency, and overall turbine performance.

The engineer in this role will provide direct contributor work in analysis, design development, and problem resolution while partnering across mechanical, structural, acoustic, and systems disciplines. Depending on level, this position may also provide technical leadership, mentor junior engineers, and independently lead focused analysis efforts or trade studies.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Secondary Skills, Experience, and Aptitude to Grow

U.S. Citizenship required. This position may require an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.

The salary range for this position is $102,433/year to $159,027/year. 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.

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.

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.