Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Draper; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 75,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Security clearance

Work-life balance programs

Job summary

Draper is seeking a Mechanical Engineer in Cambridge, MA to tackle ruggedized and high-performance electro-mechanical systems. You will lead from concept exploration to detailed design, addressing complex requirements and contributing to mission-critical programs.

The role requires 5–10 years of experience, a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, and eligibility for government clearance; Masters is a plus. Competitive salary and growth opportunities accompany a collaborative work culture.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering; Master's preferred.
• 5–10 years of mechanical engineering or full cycle design experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain government security clearance; Secret clearance required, Top Secret preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical design concept exploration, trade studies, prototyping, and testing.
• Develop and deliver hardware from ideation through detailed design.
• Identify risks and create mitigation plans for programs/systems.
• Mentor less experienced engineers and provide constructive feedback.
• Collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Curiosity-driven

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Effective communication

Team player

Time management

Applied math & physics

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

MATLAB

CAD software

Design & analysis tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

CAD software

Mechanical design tools

Simulation tools

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

Draper Mechanical Engineers develop novel solutions to customer driven problems including ruggedized miniature electro-mechanical systems, systems for harsh environments (e.g. high-g, high temperature, high vibration), dynamic mechanisms, and autonomous systems.

The mechanical design team is responsible for the full cycle of mechanical design from concept exploration of multiple potential solutions through trade study analysis, down-selection, prototyping and testing, and finally delivery. The Mechanical design engineers work to solve some of our nations most challenging problems.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Performs mechanical design concept exploration, trade study analysis, down-selection, prototyping, and testing with some guidance.
• Drive solutions to complex problems with limited direction – contribute to requirements development, propose ways forward, and adapt appropriately to changes in requirements
• Plan and execute complex electro-mechanical design from the ideation stage through hardware fabrication and testing, including trade study, concept down select, and detailed design phases
• Identify program/system-level technical risks and develop and execute mitigation strategies for them
• Actively mentor less experienced engineers and provide thoughtful, constructive feedback
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills/Abilities

• Curiosity-driven approach to solving complex, 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.
• Team player able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to balance multiple competing tasks and demands.
• Thorough understanding of applied math and physics.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with general modeling and simulation tools such as MATLAB, computer-aided design (CAD) software, and/or other design & analysis tools relevant to your discipline.

Education

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or other relevant field. Master's degree is preferred.

Experience

Requires 5-10 years in mechanical engineering or full cycle of mechanical design experience.

Additional Job Description

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

Secret Clearance is required, Top Secret clearance is preferred.

Job Location - City

Cambridge

Job Location - State

Massachusetts

Job Location - Postal Code

02139-3563

Salary

$75,000.00 - $275,000.00

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Our work is very important to us, but so is our life outside of work. Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility, employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga, health and finance workshops, off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities.

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].