Hardware Analysis Engineer (PMTS)

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory • Cambridge, MA

3d • $95,000 - $245,000

About The Position

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. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com . Job Description Summary: The Hardware Analysis Engineer (PMTS) develops novel solutions to customer driven problems including ruggedized miniature electro-mechanical systems, systems for harsh environments (e.g. high-g, high temperature, high vibration), dynamic mechanisms, and autonomous systems. The analysis team helps ground our proposed solutions in reality by predicting their performance in response to environmental loading (structural, thermal, and aerodynamic forces), working alongside the design teams to improve performance, and finally validating those predictions through environmental testing as programs mature. Performs Duties independently and functions as a subject matter expert. Job Description:

Requirements

• 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.
• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or other relevant field.
• Requires 7-10 years of Engineering experience with Bachelor's Degree.
• 5-7 years of Engineering experience with Master's Degree.
• Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Independently drive solutions to complex problems.
• Develop requirements, propose ways forward when customer requirements are unclear or incomplete, and adapt appropriately to changes in requirements.
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) able to perform advanced 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.
• Develop, document, and teach best practices to less experienced engineers; Demonstrate strong organization, planning, and time management skills to achieve program goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level