Senior Mechanical Instrument Engineer

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 Job Description Summary: As a Senior Instrument Engineer in the Electro-Mechanical Instruments Group, you will play a critical role in the development of Electro-Mechanical inertial instruments for cutting-edge guidance applications. You will work closely with a team of engineers and physicists to build next-generation gyroscope, accelerometer and guidance-aiding sensor prototypes, characterize their performance, develop production roll-out and ultimately deliver production hardened sensors meeting some of the world's most stringent requirements. You will also be a key leader in the development of our junior engineering staff as a mentor and technical leader in a fast-paced, technically challenging environment. Additional Job Description The ideal candidate is a subject matter expert (SME) in the design of high-precision mechanical systems for fielded, real-world applications. High-end precision mechanical design engineering, Opto-mechanics, Control Systems, and MEMS experience are examples of skills we are seeking for this role. The candidate will be expected to assist or lead the architecture, design and delivery of electro-mechanical instruments and coordinate a team of SMEs to deliver the electronic hardware of sensor systems, including power, control and signal process sub-systems. The candidate will have a practical understanding of electrical systems and control systems and eagerness to understand the intricacies of instrument design beyond his/her subject matter expertise. The ideal candidate will possess a history of hands-on design/build skills, experience rolling out designs to a manufacturing environment and the ability and desire to build teams of engineers from the ground up. Job Description: Duties/Responsibilities * Drive solutions to complex problems with limited direction to design and develop precision instruments. * Actively mentor less experienced Hardware Instrument engineers. * Designs experiments, and experimental precision instruments to prove which design concepts are viable and optimal. * Collaborates with other engineers to design and develop prototype and production hardware to meet the application needs. * Collaborates with other groups to integrate precision instruments into larger systems, delivering on performance metrics. * Develops initial processes for the fabrication of custom designed instruments. * Drafts and presents formal technical documents, reports, and testing results to manager for approval. * Provides training related to devices to employees, sub-contractors and/or customers. * Performs independent research when needed for solving problems. * Performs other duties as assigned. Skills/Abilities * Excellent verbal and written communication skills. * Understanding of the design, development, and application of a wide variety of instruments. * Understanding of the processes used in the fabrication of precision instrument hardware. * Thorough understanding of applied math and physics. * Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. * Proficient with general modeling and simulation tools such as MATLAB, computer-aided design (CAD) software, Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software, and/or other design & analysis tools relevant to your discipline. Education Requires a bachelors degree in Mechanical, Applied Physics, Electrical or Computer Engineering required; Masters or PhD degree preferred. Experience Requires 5-10 years of experience in Hardware Instrument Engineering or related. Additional Job Description: Master's degree or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline is preferred, though strong candidates with bachelor's degrees and proven industry experience will be considered 5-10 years of technical experience in a relevant industry or research environment preferred Must be highly self-motivated, and must thrive in a multidisciplinary team environment Ability and interest in mentoring students and junior engineers Excellent written and verbal communication skills Track record of inventiveness and technical leadership Preferred Qualifications: Security Requirement:Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance. Connect With Draper for Future Opportunities! If you don't find the right posting in our Career Opportunities, you may submit your resume for future consideration. Job Location - City: Cambridge Job Location - State: Massachusetts Job Location - Postal Code: 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. If this specific job opportunity and the chance to work at a nationally renowned R&D innovation company appeals to you, apply now Equal Employment Opportunity: Draper is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We understand the value of diversity and its impact on a high-performance culture. 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Created: 2024-11-02