Hardware Analysis Engineer (SMTS)

Draper•Cambridge, MA

5d•$82,300 - $220,000•Onsite

About The Position

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. The Senior Hardware Thermal Analysis Engineer 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. This role will support the development of advanced satellite components and platforms, advanced electronics packaging, and other R&D programs pushing the bounds of what is possible. This role will work along side the design teams to predict the performance of systems in response to environmental loading (structural, thermal, and aerodynamic forces) and validate against test results to ensure mission success of first-of-a-kind systems. This role performs duties under limited supervision of program leadership.

Requirements

Proficiency with Thermal Desktop
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.
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or other relevant field.
Requires 5-7 years of Engineering experience with Bachelor's Degree.
3-5 years of Engineering experience with Master's Degree.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree preferred.

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.