Senior Mechanical Instrument Engineer
1 day ago
Job Summary:
Draper Labs is seeking a highly skilled Senior Mechanical Instrument Engineer to join our Electro-Mechanical Instruments Group. As a key member of our team, you will play a critical role in the development of cutting-edge guidance applications, working closely with engineers and physicists to design, build, and deliver production-hardened sensors that meet stringent requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drive solutions to complex problems with limited direction to design and develop precision instruments.
- Actively mentor less experienced Hardware Instrument engineers.
- Design experiments and precision instruments to prove viable and optimal design concepts.
- Collaborate with other engineers to design and develop prototype and production hardware to meet application needs.
- Collaborate with other groups to integrate precision instruments into larger systems, delivering on performance metrics.
- Develop initial processes for the fabrication of custom-designed instruments.
- Draft and present formal technical documents, reports, and testing results to manager for approval.
- Provide training related to devices to employees, sub-contractors, and/or customers.
- Perform independent research when needed for solving problems.
Requirements:
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 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.
Security Requirement:
Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
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