Senior Hardware Thermal Analysis Engineer – Onsite Cambridge

Draper Inc.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 82,300 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Draper, a leading non-profit R&D center in Cambridge, MA, seeks a Senior Hardware Thermal Analysis Engineer to advance ruggedized electro-mechanical systems and autonomous platforms. You will predict performance under environmental loading and validate against test results, collaborating with design teams to ensure mission success of first-of-a-kind hardware.

Requires a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, 5–7 years with a Bachelor's (or 3–5 with a Master's); security clearance; strong FEA

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field; Master's preferred.
• 5–7 years of engineering experience with a Bachelor's; 3–5 years with a Master's.
• Security clearance may be required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts to validate hardware performance, functionality, and durability.
• Perform thorough testing and validation to ensure compliance with specifications and quality standards.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement preventive measures for hardware defects.
• Model analytically and perform finite element analysis on complex electro-mechanical systems.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies; mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Thermal Desktop

Microsoft Office

Engineering fundamentals

Time management

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Curiosity-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Finite Element Analysis

Job description

Draper, a leading non-profit R&D center in Cambridge, MA, seeks a Senior Hardware Thermal Analysis Engineer to advance ruggedized electro-mechanical systems and autonomous platforms. You will predict performance under environmental loading and validate against test results, collaborating with design teams to ensure mission success of first-of-a-kind hardware.

Requires a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, 5–7 years with a Bachelor's (or 3–5 with a Master's); security clearance; strong FEA