Senior Mechanical Design Engineer — Innovate Rugged Systems

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

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.