Senior Product Engineer, Systems to Production

Inuplands; Cambridge, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 238,000; Full time

Job summary

Draper in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Sr. Product Engineer (Systems Assembly) to bridge prototype development and low-rate production, embedding DfX early in hardware development. You’ll translate specs into production capabilities and work with vendors to ensure reliability and readiness for scale.

Ideal candidates have experience with DoD Manufacturing Readiness Level, ISO 9001/AS9100 quality systems, and a security clearance. This role emphasizes cross-functional leadership and mentorship.

Qualifications

• Curiosity-driven approach to solving complex, customer-driven problems.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with multi-disciplinary teams and leadership.
• Team player able to balance multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Use Computer Aided Design (CAD) programs to create product concepts.
• Gather materials or resources needed to design the product.
• Test the product for usability and safety.
• Oversee the manufacturing and production process to set standards.
• Drive solutions to complex problems with limited direction and adapt to changes.
• Provide insight from data to suggest design or process modifications.
• Identify program/system-level technical risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Mentor less experienced engineers and provide constructive feedback.

Skills

Curiosity-driven problem solving

Collaborate & communicate

Team player in fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD

Job description

Draper in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Sr. Product Engineer (Systems Assembly) to bridge prototype development and low-rate production, embedding DfX early in hardware development. You’ll translate specs into production capabilities and work with vendors to ensure reliability and readiness for scale.

Ideal candidates have experience with DoD Manufacturing Readiness Level, ISO 9001/AS9100 quality systems, and a security clearance. This role emphasizes cross-functional leadership and mentorship.