Senior Design Transfer Systems Engineer

Draper; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. We seek a multi-talented engineer to support and lead technical program industrialization across Draper’s portfolio.

The role involves designing and implementing design transfers from Development through Manufacturing to Post Launch, with on-site work and some hybrid flexibility. The candidate will work with cross-functional, multi-site teams and has 7–10 years of Systems Engineering experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in EE, ME, CE, Systems Eng, or Applied Physics.
• 7–10 years in Systems Engineering or a related role.
• Experience with planning, implementing, and closing product design transfers into production.
• Ability to travel <25% for off-site locations.
• Strong written and oral communication skills with technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Manage and control priorities, scope, schedule, and cost to baselines across larger activities.
• Independently derive system-level I&T requirements and develop test procedures.
• Mitigate I&T risks and communicate with customers.
• Lead SME efforts and teach best practices to engineers.
• Collaborate with program managers, customers, and government representatives to define needs.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Program management

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical leadership

Education

Electrical Engineering (B.S.)

Mechanical Engineering (B.S.)

Systems Engineering (B.S.)

Applied Physics (B.S.)

Tools

DFx knowledge

TRL/MRL processes

ERP systems

MEP systems

V&V methods

Job description

Overview

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com.

Overview

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com.

Job Description Summary

The Production, Mission, Operations & Enhancements group is seeking a multi-talented engineer to support and lead technical program industrialization for a variety of specimens ranging from electronic piece parts to full system solutions across Draper’s product portfolio offering. The candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing design transfers of various ground-breaking solutions from the Development, Validation, to Manufacturing and through to the Post Launch phases. This role offers participation in cutting edge technologies and realizing these designs through productization.

The candidate will be expected to work effectively both independently and with cross-functional, multi-site teams. This is primarily an on-site role, with some flexibility for a hybrid work arrangement.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Job Description:
• Manage and control priorities, scope, schedule, and cost to baselines by proactively monitoring program/task performance across larger activities.
• Independently derive system-level I&T requirements based on mission requirements and defines plans, approaches, and detailed test procedures to solve complex I&T problems.
• Helps customers understand and adequately mitigate and resolve I&T risks and issues.
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) able to develop and implement I&T approaches through a program lifecycle.
• Identify program/system-level I&T technical risks and develop and execute mitigation strategies.
• Develop, document, and teach best practices to less experienced engineers. Demonstrate strong organization, planning, and time management skills to achieve program goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills/Abilities

• Curiosity-driven approach to solving complex, industry and customer-driven problems as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively and openly with multi-disciplinary program team members. program leadership, and non-technical personnel
• Be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with the ability to balance multiple competing tasks and demands.

Education

Requires a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Applied Physics, or related field.

Experience

Requires 7-10 years in Systems Engineering or relevant role.

Additional Job Description

• Experience with the planning, implementing and closing product design transfers into production environments.
• Experience with navigating Technical and Manufacturing Readiness Level (TRL and MRL) processes, Risk Management and Manufacturing Readiness Assessments (MRA), or related processes.
• Strong written and oral communication skills with test plans and results through technical report writing and presentations
• Ability to work with program managers, customers, and government representatives to define needs/requirements, write proposals, and lead technical teams.
• Ability to participate in some travel to off-site locations will be required, less than 25%, typically less than one week in duration

Preferred

• Working knowledge of DFx (Design for Assembly, Test, Manufacturing, Reliability, Quality, Cost, Sustainability, Supply Chain, Maintenance)
• Working knowledge with Failure Mode and Effects Analysis - DFMEA, FMEA, PFMEA.
• Experienced with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MEP)
• Experience of full Development Life Cycle for components, sub-systems or systems, i.e. Phase Gate, Agile, Iterative, V-Shaped, etc.)

Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Draper is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact [e-mail].