Senior Mechanical Analysis Engineer Security Clearance

Position: Senior Mechanical Analysis Engineer with Security Clearance
Location: Odon

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.

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Job Description

Summary:

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.

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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

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Preferred Qualifications:

* 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…