Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$82k–$220k/yr
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 a…
Skills: Thermal Desktop, Finite Element Analysis, Analytical Modeling, Root Cause Analysis, Hardware Validation
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$20/hr–$45/hr
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 a…
Skills: LabVIEW, MATLAB, SolidWorks, COMSOL, ANSYS
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
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 a…
Skills: Electronics Assembly, Hand Soldering, Wire Bonding, Cleanroom Operations, Equipment Calibration
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$20/hr–$45/hr
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 a…
Skills: Acoustic Sensing, Signal Processing, Analog Hardware Design, Digital Signal Conditioning, FPGA
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$82k–$220k/yr
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 a…
Skills: Uvm, System Verilog, Sva, Fpga, Asic
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$95k–$245k/yr
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 a…
Skills: Systems Engineering, Model-Based Systems Engineering, SysML, Requirements Development, Simulation-Based Performance Analysis
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$63k–$140k/yr
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 a…
Skills: Analog Signal Conditioning, Digital Signal Processing, Embedded Systems, Closed-loop Control Systems, Programming
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · Hybrid
$82k–$220k/yr
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 a…
Skills: Configuration Management, PLM Databases, Microsoft Office Suite, Analytical Skills, Problem-Solving
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$95k–$245k/yr
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 a…
Skills: Optical Design, Photonic Technologies, Laser Technologies, Analog Electronics Circuit Design, Digital Electronics Circuit Design
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$82k–$220k/yr
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 a…
Skills: Systems Administration, Networking Administration, Active Directory, VMware, Firewall Configuration
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$100k–$275k/yr
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 a…
Skills: Offensive Cybersecurity, Cyber Software Development, Vulnerability Assessment, Exploit Development, Hardware Security
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$82k–$220k/yr
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 a…
Skills: RTOS Selection, Multi-core Processors, GPU, Microkernels, OSAL Implementation
Huntsville, Alabama, United States · Remote OK
$75k–$156k/yr
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 a…
Skills: EVMS Principles, Program Financial Controls, CAS/FAR/DFARS, Contract Management, Revenue Recognition
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · Hybrid
$95k–$245k/yr
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 a…
Skills: Integrated Circuit Design, ASIC Hardware Engineering, Transistor-Level Simulation, Computer Architecture, Technical Team Management
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
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 a…
Skills: Dry Etch Systems, Photolithography, Deposition Equipment, Wet Chemistry, Cleanroom Operations
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · Hybrid
$100k–$275k/yr
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 a…
Skills: Program Management, Lifecycle Management, Supplier Execution, Risk Mitigation, Earned Value Management
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$95k–$245k/yr
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 a…
Skills: System Validation, Deployment, Surveillance, GN&C Systems, Verification And Validation
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$95k–$245k/yr
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 a…
Skills: Integration And Test Engineering, Systems Engineering, MEMS IMU Testing, Technical Leadership, Test Planning
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · Hybrid
$75k–$150k/yr
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 a…
Skills: Embedded Software Development, Real-time Systems, C/C++, Rust, OS Coding Techniques
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$63k–$140k/yr
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 a…
Skills: RF System Design, Communications Systems, RF Modeling, Laboratory Instrumentation, Electrical Engineering Fundamentals
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Develop novel thermal and structural solutions for ruggedized miniature electro-mechanical systems and advanced satellite components. Perform analytical modeling and finite element analysis to predict system performance and validate results against hardware tests.
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field with 5-7 years of experience, or a Master's degree with 3-5 years of experience. Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
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. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com.
Duties/Responsibilities
• Execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts to validate the performance, functionality, and durability of hardware products.
• Conduct thorough testing and validation of hardware products to ensure compliance with specifications, requirements and quality standards.
• Perform root cause analysis and troubleshooting of hardware defects and implement preventive measures for malfunctions to minimize future occurrences.
• Drive solutions to complex problems with limited direction.
• Contribute to requirements development, propose ways forward, and adapt appropriately to changes in requirements.
• Perform analytical modeling and finite element analysis of complex electro-mechanical systems.
• Able to provide insight and suggest design modifications based on analysis outcomes, and to apply analysis techniques across a range of technical disciplines.
• Identify program/system-level technical risks and develop and execute mitigation strategies for them.
• Actively mentor less experienced engineers and provide thoughtful, constructive feedback.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Skills/Abilities
• Curiosity-driven approach to solving complex, customer-driven problems as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively and openly with multi-disciplinary program team members, program leadership, and non-technical personnel.
• Be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with the ability to balance multiple competing tasks and demands.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications.
• Strong foundation in engineering principles.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to meet deadlines and prioritize tasks.
Education
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or other relevant field. Master's Degree preferred.
Experience
Requires 5-7 years of Engineering experience with Bachelor's Degree. 3-5 years of Engineering experience with Master's Degree.
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The US base salary range for this full-time position is
$82,300.00 - $220,000.00Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Union ranges will be in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement's approved rates by location and role. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and does not include bonuses or benefits.
Our work is very important to us, but so is our life outside of work. Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility, employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga, health and finance workshops, off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities. If this specific job opportunity and the chance to work at a nationally renowned R&D innovation company appeals to you, apply now www.draper.com/careers.
Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity and its impact on a high-performance culture. 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 hr@draper.com.
Nearly a century of building systems for space, national security, and health. We're not done. And we won't slow down.
We Engineer Solutions for the Nation’s Toughest Problems As an independent nonprofit engineering innovation company, Draper provides engineering services directly to government, industry, and academia. We work on teams as prime contractors or subcontractors and participate as collaborators in consortia. Our strong commitment to delivering working solutions allows us to apply ourselves to a variety of domains from space to undersea — and many areas in between.
Offices: Draper, 555 Technology Square, Cambridge, MA 02139-3563, US · 11208 Blue Heron Boulevard North, Suite 100, St. Petersburg, Florida 33716, US · 1943 Isaac Newton Sq E, Suite 340, Reston, Virginia 20190, US · 1220 12th St SE, Suite 110, Washington, District of Columbia 20003, US · Cape Canaveral Dr, PO Box 246, Cape Canaveral, Florida 32920, US
Nearly a century of building systems for space, national security, and health. We're not done. And we won't slow down.
We Engineer Solutions for the Nation’s Toughest Problems As an independent nonprofit engineering innovation company, Draper provides engineering services directly to government, industry, and academia. We work on teams as prime contractors or subcontractors and participate as collaborators in consortia. Our strong commitment to delivering working solutions allows us to apply ourselves to a variety of domains from space to undersea — and many areas in between.
Offices: Draper, 555 Technology Square, Cambridge, MA 02139-3563, US · 11208 Blue Heron Boulevard North, Suite 100, St. Petersburg, Florida 33716, US · 1943 Isaac Newton Sq E, Suite 340, Reston, Virginia 20190, US · 1220 12th St SE, Suite 110, Washington, District of Columbia 20003, US · Cape Canaveral Dr, PO Box 246, Cape Canaveral, Florida 32920, US
