Senior Mechanical Design Engineer Rugged & Autonomous

Draper Labs; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 11,250 - 13,750; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace flexibility

Employee clubs

Health/finance workshops

Off-site social events

Discounts to museums

Job summary

Draper seeks a Mechanical Engineer for advanced design and development tasks in Cambridge, MA. You will perform concept exploration, trade studies, prototyping, and testing with limited guidance, contributing to robust mechanical solutions for demanding environments.

Requires a BS in Mechanical Engineering with 15+ years of full-cycle mechanical design experience; Master’s preferred. Proficiency with CAD and MATLAB is expected, along with strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering; Master’s preferred.
• 15+ years of full-cycle mechanical design experience.
• Experience with MATLAB and CAD tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform design exploration, trade studies, prototyping, and testing with minimal guidance.
• Define design approach and independently execute assignments.
• Contribute technical reports and presentations with minimal guidance.
• Identify design risks and communicate them to project leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Curiosity-driven

Collaboration

Teamwork

Multitasking

Applied math/physics

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Modeling/Simulation tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD

MATLAB

Job description

Draper seeks a Mechanical Engineer for advanced design and development tasks in Cambridge, MA. You will perform concept exploration, trade studies, prototyping, and testing with limited guidance, contributing to robust mechanical solutions for demanding environments.

Requires a BS in Mechanical Engineering with 15+ years of full-cycle mechanical design experience; Master’s preferred. Proficiency with CAD and MATLAB is expected, along with strong analytical and communication skills.