Junior Mechanical Systems Engineer

2 weeks ago

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States Draper Full time

Position Overview:
Draper is a leading independent, nonprofit research and development organization based in Cambridge, MA. With a dedicated workforce of over 2,000 employees, Draper addresses significant national challenges, delivering effective and practical solutions across various sectors, including military defense, space exploration, and biomedical engineering. Our collaborative environment fosters innovation through the cross-pollination of ideas among our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists.

For more information about Draper, visit our website.

Role Summary:

As a Junior Mechanical Systems Engineer within the Electro-mechanical Instrument Group, the selected candidate will engage in design analysis, integration, and testing of high-precision electro-magnetic and electro-mechanical components and instruments.

A solid understanding of electro-mechanical devices and control system electronics is essential, alongside experience in mechanical design and Finite Element Analysis (FEA). Familiarity with optical displacement sensing technologies is also advantageous.

The candidate will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and must demonstrate effective communication skills to engage with both internal and external stakeholders.


Key Responsibilities:
  • Utilizes foundational technical knowledge to address well-defined challenges while actively seeking opportunities to enhance technical skills.
  • Evaluates requirements and develops suitable precision instruments with oversight.
  • Designs experiments and experimental setups to validate viable and optimal design concepts.
  • Works collaboratively with fellow engineers to design and develop both prototype and production hardware tailored to application needs.
  • Partners with other departments to integrate precision instruments into larger systems, ensuring performance metrics are met.
  • Establishes initial processes for the fabrication of custom-designed instruments.
  • Prepares and presents formal technical documentation, reports, and testing outcomes to management for approval.
  • Provides training on devices to colleagues, subcontractors, and/or clients.
  • Conducts basic independent research and seeks guidance when necessary to resolve issues.
  • Contributes to technical reports and presentations with appropriate supervision.
  • Performs additional duties as assigned.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities.
  • Comprehensive understanding of the design, development, and application of a diverse range of instruments.
  • Knowledge of processes involved in the fabrication of precision instrument hardware.
  • Strong grasp of applied mathematics and physics principles.
  • Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
  • Robust analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Proficiency in general modeling and simulation tools such as MATLAB, CAD software, FEA software, and other relevant design and analysis tools.
Educational Background:

A bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering is required; a Master's or PhD degree is preferred.

Experience:

0-3 years of experience in Hardware Instrument Engineering or a related field is required.

Additional Information:

Draper is dedicated to fostering a diverse environment and is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We recognize the importance of diversity and its influence on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

Draper is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

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