Mechanical Engineer 2

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory•Cambridge, MA

2d•$75,000 - $156,000•Onsite

About The Position

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with more than 2,000 employees. Its multidisciplinary teams develop solutions to national challenges across areas including defense, space exploration, and biomedical engineering. The Mechanical Engineer 2 develops novel solutions to customer-driven problems, including ruggedized miniature electromechanical systems, systems designed for harsh environments, dynamic mechanisms, and autonomous systems. The mechanical design team carries out the full design cycle, from exploring concepts and analyzing tradeoffs through selecting an approach, prototyping, testing, and delivery. The role works on challenging problems as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team. The position requires a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a relevant field, with a master's degree preferred. Applicants selected for this position must obtain and maintain a government security clearance. The position is full-time and located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The US base salary range is $75,000 to $156,000; pay within the range depends on location and job-related skills, experience, and education or training. Draper supports work-life balance through programs including workplace flexibility, employee clubs, health and finance workshops, off-site social events, and discounts to local museums and cultural activities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or another relevant field.
With a bachelor's degree, 3–5 years of experience in mechanical engineering or full-cycle mechanical design experience; with a master's degree, 0–3 years of experience.
Must obtain and maintain a government security clearance if selected.
Curiosity-driven approach to solving complex, customer-driven problems as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively and openly with multidisciplinary program team members, program leadership, and non-technical personnel.
Ability to work as a team player in a fast-paced environment and balance multiple competing tasks and demands.
Thorough understanding of applied mathematics and physics.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with general modeling and simulation tools such as MATLAB, CAD software, and/or other relevant design and analysis tools.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or another relevant field.

Responsibilities

Perform mechanical design concept exploration, trade study analysis, down-selection, prototyping, and testing with minimal guidance from a group leader.
Help define the design approach for a particular problem and independently execute assignments.
Contribute high-quality content to technical reports and presentations with minimal guidance.
Proactively identify needs and concerns associated with design decisions and communicate them to project leadership.
Perform other duties as assigned.