Principal Radiation Systems Architect - Lead & Mentor

Draper; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace flexibility

Employee clubs

Health and finance workshops

Discounts to local museums

Job summary

Draper is seeking a Principal-level Radiation Architecture Engineer to support cross-functional teams in developing system concepts for radiation environments. The role demands strong leadership, notable experience in radiation hardening, and effective team collaboration.

The successful candidate will mentor junior engineers, support engineering decisions, and ensure successful product lifecycle management while working primarily on-site. A competitive salary band of $95,000 – $245,000 is offered based on experience and location.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of Radiation Engineering or related experience.
• Hands-on experience in delivering radiation hardened systems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead medium-size teams.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering decisions based on radiation effects on system performance.
• Design and verify the performance of systems against radiation effects.
• Independently drive solutions to complex problems.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Understanding of radiation interactions

Education

Bachelor's in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering

Master's degree or PhD (preferred)

Job description

Draper is seeking a Principal-level Radiation Architecture Engineer to support cross-functional teams in developing system concepts for radiation environments. The role demands strong leadership, notable experience in radiation hardening, and effective team collaboration.

The successful candidate will mentor junior engineers, support engineering decisions, and ensure successful product lifecycle management while working primarily on-site. A competitive salary band of $95,000 – $245,000 is offered based on experience and location.