Senior Mechanical Design Engineer — Rugged, Autonomous Systems

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance programs

Employee clubs

Health/workshops

Off-site social events

Discounts to cultural activities

Job summary

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc. in Cambridge, MA seeks a Mechanical Engineer to design rugged electro-mechanical systems and autonomous mechanisms from concept to prototype and testing.

You will work on cross-disciplinary teams to solve national challenges, mentored by senior staff, with opportunities to contribute to requirements, risk assessment, and delivery of hardware suitable for harsh environments. Security clearance is required or pursued.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Master's degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform design concept exploration, trade studies, prototyping, and testing.
• Plan and execute electro-mechanical design from ideation to hardware fabrication and testing.
• Mentor less experienced engineers and identify technical risks with mitigation strategies.
• Address program requirements and changes as they arise.

Skills

Curiosity

Teamwork

Communication

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MATLAB

CAD software

Job description

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc. in Cambridge, MA seeks a Mechanical Engineer to design rugged electro-mechanical systems and autonomous mechanisms from concept to prototype and testing.

You will work on cross-disciplinary teams to solve national challenges, mentored by senior staff, with opportunities to contribute to requirements, risk assessment, and delivery of hardware suitable for harsh environments. Security clearance is required or pursued.