Lead Mechanical Design Engineer – Rugged & Autonomous Systems

Draper; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 238,000; Full time

Job summary

Draper in Cambridge, MA, seeks a Mechanical Engineer to develop ruggedized electro-mechanical systems and autonomous mechanisms. The role involves full design, analysis, prototyping, and testing across harsh environments.

You will work with multi-disciplinary teams on high-precision modeling, simulations, and detailed design documentation to deliver reliable solutions for national challenges.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (Master's preferred).
• Experience with full mechanical design cycle from concept to testing.
• Proficiency in modeling and simulation tools (e.g., MATLAB, CAD).

Responsibilities

• Performs mechanical design concept exploration, trade study analysis, down-selection, prototyping, and testing with minimal guidance from group leader.
• Help define the design approach for a particular problem and independently execute assignments.
• Contribute high quality content for technical reports and presentations with minimal guidance.
• Proactively identify needs and concerns associated with design decisions and communicate them to project leadership.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Curiosity-driven problem solving

Team collaboration

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Mathematical modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MATLAB

CAD software

Job description

Draper in Cambridge, MA, seeks a Mechanical Engineer to develop ruggedized electro-mechanical systems and autonomous mechanisms. The role involves full design, analysis, prototyping, and testing across harsh environments.

You will work with multi-disciplinary teams on high-precision modeling, simulations, and detailed design documentation to deliver reliable solutions for national challenges.