Senior Radiation Analysis Engineer

Draper; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 82,300 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance programs

Flexibility

Employee clubs

Health and finance workshops

Discounts to local museums and cultural activities

Job summary

Draper is looking for a Senior-level Radiation Analysis Engineer in Cambridge, MA. The role involves supporting cross-disciplinary teams in addressing complex challenges related to radiation environments. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields and 5-7 years of experience in Radiation Engineering. The position offers a salary range from $82,300 to $220,000 and requires at least 60% on-site work. Benefits include workplace flexibility and various employee support programs.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of Radiation Engineering or related experience.
• Experience working effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to mentor junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering decisions based on radiation effects.
• Design and verify performance of systems against radiation effects.
• Drive solutions to complex problems with limited direction.
• Lead small teams toward program goals.
• Identify technical risks and develop mitigation strategies.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent analytical skills

Excellent organizational skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Solid understanding of radiation interactions with materials

Education

Bachelor's in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering

Master's degree or PhD (preferred)

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.

Job Description Summary

The Contested Environment System Analysis group is seeking a Senior-level Radiation Analysis Engineer to support cross‑disciplinary teams to solve complex system architecture, requirements, and analysis challenges driven by radiation environments. Candidates should have hands‑on experience with radiation effects on materials and electronics and be able to translate those effects into practical implications for system design. The candidate will be expected to work effectively in a team environment, mentor junior engineers, and communicate progress and results through published reports and presentations. This role requires at least 60 percent time on‑site in either Cambridge, MA or Clearfield, UT.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Support engineering decisions based on radiation effects on overall system performance.
• Design harden and verify performance of systems across multiple radiation effects, including dose rate, total ionizing dose (TID), neutron displacement damage (NDD), and single event effects (SEE).
• Support interdisciplinary teams to ensure that radiation hardening is maintained across the product lifecycle.
• Drive solutions to complex problems with limited direction—contribute to task planning and technical development, propose ways forward, and adapt appropriately to changes in program requirements.
• Lead small teams (fewer than five people), aligning them toward program goals and building trust within the team.
• Provide insight and design modifications based on analysis outcomes, and apply analysis techniques across a range of technical challenges.
• Identify program/system‑level technical risks and develop and execute mitigation strategies.
• Mentor less experienced engineers and provide thoughtful, constructive feedback.
• Perform other related duties as needed.

Skills/Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with multidisciplinary program team members.
• Excellent analytical skills to support modeling and analysis tasks.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, especially with regard to planning critical test and analysis activities.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Team player able to work in a fast‑paced environment with the ability to balance multiple competing tasks and demands.
• Solid understanding of radiation interactions with materials and devices.

Education

Requires a Bachelor’s in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or other relevant field. A Master’s degree or PhD is preferred.

Experience

Requires 5‑7 years of Radiation Engineering or related experience.

Additional Job Description

Applicants selected for this position must obtain and maintain a government security clearance. A Current In Scope Secret Clearance is required.

Job Location

• City: Cambridge
• State: Massachusetts
• Postal Code: 02139-3563

Compensation

US base salary range for this full‑time position is $82,300.00 – $220,000.00.

Benefits

Draper supports many programs to improve work‑life balance, including workplace flexibility, employee clubs, health and finance workshops, off‑site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment and providing equal opportunity. 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].