Senior Mechanical Analysis Engineer

Draper • Odon, IN

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About The Position

Draper Mechanical Analysis Engineers help develop 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. Draper’s Odon, Indiana facility is located in the Westgate@Crane Technology Park adjacent to Crane NSWC. This technology hub focuses on the development and production of critical microelectronics. The office is a short commute from Bloomington, IN, a vibrant community with excellent schools, parks, restaurants, outdoor activities, and is home Indiana University.

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.
• 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.
• Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance. Strong preference will be given to candidates holding an active Secret level clearance or higher or to those who have held an active clearance within the past 2 years.
• Occasional travel to Draper’s main campus in Cambridge, MA, partner sites, and test facilities is required, less than 15% expected.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to balance multiple competing tasks and demands.
• Thorough understanding of applied math and physics.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Finite Element Analysis (FEA), geometry preparation, and post processing for structural and thermal applications (Ansys preferred.)
• Proficient in Computer Aided Design (CAD) for analysis (Creo preferred.)
• Familiar with hand calculations, numerical methods, lumped capacitance modeling, and general simulation tools such as MATLAB and Simulink.
• Familiar with mechanical test equipment (shaker table, centrifuge, environmental chamber), instrumentation, data acquisition, and post test data analysis.
• Familiar with the mechanical analysis of electronic enclosures, circuit boards, and microelectronic component packaging.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Applications.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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