Hardware Analysis Engineer (SMTS)

About this role

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 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.

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 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. Job Description: 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.

Additional Job Description: Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

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Job Location - City: Cambridge Job Location - State: Massachusetts Job Location - Postal Code: 02139-3563 The US base salary range for this full-time position is $82,300.00 - $220,000.00 Our 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

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