Senior Engineer jobs at Draper - 27 jobs

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 *************** Summary: This position is within the esteemed GN&C Analysis software and algorithms group, a core Draper capability and competency. This position provides end to end system lifecycle support with analysis informing concept development, system design, and validation. This position seeks candidates with extensive experience with inertial sensors, navigation, estimation, and system accuracy analysis using methods such as linear covariance analysis and Monte-Carlo simulations. In addition to above skillsets, candidate must have demonstrated technical leadership experience as a primary contributor of navigation software and algorithms working with a small to medium sized team(s) guiding technical development direction. : Duties/Responsibilities • Evaluates requirements, proposes solutions, explores design trades to support a design. • Designs algorithms using modern theory and proven techniques. • Develops embedded software based on prototype algorithms. • Analyzes designs to demonstrate performance and functionality. • Develops and executes software tests to check compliance with requirements. • Evaluates results to establish problem causes and develop solutions for inefficient or problems. • Prepares technical data, procedures, reports, drawings, manuals, and other required documentation. • Communicates with customers and stakeholders to establish requirements and describe the design and deliverables. • Tracks priorities, scope, schedule, and cost. • Performs other duties as assigned. Skills/Abilities • Strong programming skills in MATLAB, Simulink, Python, C/C++. • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Knowledge of Autonomy and GNC algorithms and technology. • Knowledge of real-time software development tools • Knowledge of project execution, designing, developing, and validating real-time algorithms and software. • Familiarity with trajectory optimization, optimal control, and similar techniques. • Significant knowledge in the design and analysis of control systems. • Significant knowledge of design and implementation of trajectory design/optimization algorithms including optimal control techniques. • Strong project execution and teamwork skills. • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. - Ability to clearly communicate work assignments to team members. Education • Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field is required. • Masters or PhD in a related field is preferred. Experience 5-10 years of Software Engineering or related experience is required. Additional Job Description: Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance. Secret clearance is desired. 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: 02139-3563 The US base salary range for this full-time position is $82,300.00 - $205,750.00 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 is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Union ranges will be in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement's approved rates by location and role. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and does not include bonuses or benefits. 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 *********************** Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, 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. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact *************.

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 *************** Summary: A Cyber and Formal Methods Engineer (SMTS) leverages an understanding of hardware, firmware/software, and existing or custom tooling to evaluate systems for vulnerabilities and/or to develop software to exploit and alter the behavior of a system. Offensive Security Engineers are responsible for both identifying and defeating modern defensive security techniques in both hardware and software to deliver software that can withstand environmental scrutiny. Works independently, in conjunction with defensive software or hardware cybersecurity professionals for red team efforts, or with other cross-domain professionals for targets that intersect other technical areas. The Cyber Security and Formal Methods Group is hiring a Computer Scientist / Programmer to work on research and development projects in various areas related to formal methods and applied Computer Science. The candidate will work on teams developing new software analysis tools and techniques, as well as applying existing tools to research problems. The ultimate goal is to provide advanced tools to discover security vulnerabilities, enhance trust, and increase reliability across a wide range of platforms for land, sea, air, and space. : Duties/Responsibilities * Assess hardware and software for security vulnerabilities using a breadth of technologies and techniques. * Develop software that meets behavior and security requirements for tailored applications. * Integrate software capabilities with other tasks or groups to improve performance or behavior requirements. * Create new tools and systems to detect and exploit vulnerabilities and system weaknesses. * Document nominal application and system functionality, in addition to implemented changes. * Drive solutions to complex problems with limited direction - contribute to requirements. development, propose ways forward, and adapt appropriately to changes in requirements. * Provides insight and suggest design modifications based on analysis outcomes, and to apply analysis techniques across a range of technical disciplines. * Identifies program/system-level technical risks and develop and execute mitigation strategies. * Actively mentor less experienced engineers and provide thoughtful, constructive feedback. * Performs other related 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. Education Requires a bachelor's in computer science, computer engineering, or related field. Experience 5-10 years experience in Cybersecurity or related field is required. Additional Job Description: * Candidate should have demonstrated competence programming in functional programming languages like Haskell or OCaml, proof assistants such as Coq and Lean, and automated solvers such as SMT or model checking * Experience with two or more of the following theoretical Computer Science topics: functional programming, compilers, static analysis, model checking, SAT and SMT solvers, program semantics, logic calculi, theorem-provers, or formal languages. * Experience with cyber security research. * Experience with binary code and low-level programming languages. 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: 02139-3563 The US base salary range for this full-time position is $82,300.00 - $205,750.00 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 is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Union ranges will be in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement's approved rates by location and role. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and does not include bonuses or benefits. 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 *********************** Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, 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. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact *************.

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 *************** Summary: The Principal DevSecOps Modernization Lead is a technical and organizational leader responsible for setting vision, strategy, and execution for modern, secure software delivery practices across a large, multi-team program. This role provides strategic technical direction, drives consensus across diverse stakeholders, and leads change for the program. Core elements of the role includes leading the team that is responsible for the delivery of DevSecOps processes, tooling, and platforms that operationalize it. The role requires deep knowledge of CMMC and regulated-environment compliance, ensuring standardized processes, tooling, and governance enable scalable adoption by engineering teams while meeting mission, security, and regulatory objectives. : Duties/Responsibilities • Independently execute task assignments. • Designs algorithms using modern theory and proven techniques, adheres to software best practices. • Analyzes designs to demonstrate performance and functionality. • Develops and executes software tests to check compliance with requirements. • Prepares technical data, procedures, reports, drawings, manuals, and other required documentation. • Communicates with customers and stakeholders to establish requirements and describe the design and deliverables. • Independently drive solutions to complex problems, develop requirements, propose ways forward when customer requirements are unclear or incomplete, and adapt appropriately to changes in requirements. • Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in their discipline. • Identify program/system-level technical risks and develop and execute mitigation strategies. • Leads the design of system architecture, delegating tasks and collecting feedback on designs as needed. • Lead a medium size team of engineers across multiple disciplines. Skills/Abilities • Curiosity-driven approach to solving complex, customer-driven problems as part of a multi-disciplinary team. • Demonstrate an ability to learn new programming languages and technologies quickly. • Collaborate and communicate effectively and openly with multi-disciplinary program team members, program leadership, and non-technical personnel. • A team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with the ability to balance multiple competing tasks and demands. • Demonstrate strong organization, planning, and time management skills to achieve program goals Education Requires a bachelor's in Computer Science or other related field. Master's degree is preferred. Experience 10+ years experience in Software Engineering or related field. Additional Job Description: Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance. Secret Clearance is preferred. 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: 02139-3563 The US base salary range for this full-time position is $95,000.00 - $245,000.00 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 is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Union ranges will be in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement's approved rates by location and role. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and does not include bonuses or benefits. 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 *********************** Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, 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. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact *************.

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 *************** Summary: A Senior Sensor Electronics Engineer designs, specifies, develops, and tests analog electronics for a wide array of applications, such as analog front ends, signal conditioning, analog-to-digital conversion, radiation hardened designs, motor controllers, low noise power conditioning for precision instrumentation, and precision feedback systems. The engineer develops the architecture, designs these circuits, performs simulations, implements the physical layout, verifies and tests designs. They also perform a variety of engineering activities throughout the life cycle to support planning, design, test, deployment, and sustainment. : Duties/Responsibilities Optimizes system designs for reduced size, weight, and power. Designs new products and develops technical specifications for their production. Analyzes hardware configuration and processing solutions and tests hardware conformance to specifications. Independently drives solutions to complex problems - develops requirements, proposes ways forward when customer requirements are unclear or incomplete, and adapts appropriately to changes in requirements. Subject Matter Expert (SME) able to develop advanced architectures and designs for complex electronics. Involved in business development and proposal activities. Identifies program/system-level technical risks and develops and executes mitigation strategies. Ability to manage multi-disciplinary tasks with a cross functional team and effectively communicates status to project leadership and customers. Develops, documents, and teaches best practices to less experienced teammates. Demonstrates strong organization, planning, and time management skills to achieve program goals. Support business development and proposal activities. Skills/Abilities Proficient with schematic capture and printed circuit board layout. Ability to perform circuit simulation using Spice or other simulation tools. System modeling and analysis experience using MATLAB, Simulink, or other comparable tools. Ability to prioritize tasks. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Excellent time management skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Education Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field required. Advanced degree preferred. Experience 5-10 years of experience in electrical engineering or related field. Additional Job Description: 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: 02139-3563 The US base salary range for this full-time position is $82,300.00 - $205,750.00 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 is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Union ranges will be in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement's approved rates by location and role. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and does not include bonuses or benefits. 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 *********************** Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, 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. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact *************.

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 *************** Summary: The Secure Solutions Group within the System's Engineering Directorate is seeking a Principal System Security Engineer to support engineering, integrating, and deploying trustworthy secure platforms that resist cyber, reverse engineering, and supply chain threats. The group has multidisciplinary proficiencies in secure systems architecture, hardware security and resilience, software security and resilience, system validation and accreditation, and cryptography. Specific responsibilities include the following: * Work with cross disciplinary team of system, hardware, and software engineers to support program execution. * Communicate with program members, program offices, and sponsors to present work to the technical and evaluation community. * Bring a systems engineering prospective to support development system architectures for secure solutions. * Support analysis of Draper, customer, and sponsor developed systems to evaluate effectiveness and suitability. : Duties/Responsibilities * Manage and control priorities, scope, schedule, and cost to baselines by proactively monitoring program/task performance across larger activities. * Independently derive system-level requirements based on mission requirements and defines plan and approach to solve complex problems. * Supports helping customers shape problems and needs. * Subject Matter Expert (SME) able to develop and implement security approaches through a program lifecycle. * Identify program/system-level technical risks and develop and execute mitigation strategies. * Develop, document, and teach best practices to less experienced engineers. Demonstrate strong organization, planning, and time management skills to achieve program goals. Skills/Abilities * Curiosity-driven approach to solving complex, industry and 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 * Team player able to work in a fast-paced environment. * Ability to balance multiple competing tasks and demands. Education Requires a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Applied Physics, or related field. Master's degree preferred. Experience * Bachelor's degree requires 10+ years' experience of working on System Security Engineer or other relevant position. * Master's degree requires 5-10 years' experience of working on System Security Engineer or other relevant position. Additional Job Description: Additional Qualifications: * Proficiency in full life-cycle systems engineering (architecture, design, development, integration, approval, and deployment) of security technologies and components within cyber-physical systems and systems-of-systems * Experience in the design and implementation of secured systems based on system requirements, design analysis, and consideration of external vectors * Familiarity with processes and technologies for identification of critical program information and development of the associated program protection plans * Experience in the development of System Security documentation per Government requirements * Familiarity with developing and implementing Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) * Understanding of supply chain operations, risk management framework, information assurance, technology protection * Familiarity with the processes and technologies for cross-domain products, including secured firmware solutions and microelectronics * An understanding of the fundamentals of cryptographic key management, public key infrastructure, and NSA's Key Management Infrastructure, and the applications of cryptology * Experience in writing innovative R&D proposals to commercial and government sponsors * Familiarity with DOORS, MATLAB, and/or Python * Flexibility to multi-task and adapt to changing priorities, technologies, and program needs Security Requirements: * Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance. * Current in-scope Secret security clearance required, Top Secret preferred. 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: 02139-3563 The US base salary range for this full-time position is $95,000.00 - $237,500.00 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 is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Union ranges will be in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement's approved rates by location and role. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and does not include bonuses or benefits. 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 *********************** Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, 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. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact *************.

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 *************** Summary: The Embedded Microsystems and Sensors Group at Draper is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to develop and manage requirements, architecture, interface documentation, and system specifications for systems in mission domains such as: embedded secure communications, advanced electronics miniaturization, edge processing and computing, trustworthy secure platforms, and autonomous air/sea vehicles. This role will involve working across a multi-disciplinary team (including external and internal stakeholders) innovating new microelectronics system solutions over the full system development lifecycle. The group has multidisciplinary proficiencies in secure systems architecture, hardware security and resilience, software security and resilience, system validation and accreditation, sensor development and validation, and cryptography. : Duties/Responsibilities • Independently drive solutions to complex problems - develop requirements, propose ways forward when customer requirements are unclear or incomplete, and adapt appropriately to changes in requirements • Sustained record of successful task leadership. Identifies risks and develops and executes mitigation strategies for them. • Lead medium-sized teams (5-10 people). Reliably aligns team towards program goals and builds trust within the team. • Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Systems Engineering • Provide insight and suggest design modifications based on analysis outcomes, and to apply analysis techniques across a range of technical challenges and disciplines • Identify program/system-level technical risks and develop and execute mitigation strategies. • Develop, document, and teach best practices to less experienced engineers • Demonstrate strong organization, planning, and time management skills to achieve program goals • Actively mentors. Recognizes strengths and weaknesses in others and provides thoughtful constructive feedback. • Performs other duties as assigned. Skills/Abilities • Highly-organized, capable of approaching problems with a system-level perspective. • Strong oral and written communication skills. • Practical experience with simulation-based performance analysis. • Practical experience with the systems engineering process. • Roles may require proficiency with modeling and simulation, computer language coding, descriptive modeling (e.g. SysML), STPA, and/or other engineering analysis tools • Knowledge of GN&C, avionics architectures, fault tolerance, cyber/security, comms/encryption, threat modeling or other technologies may be required as defined in the summary. Education Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or related field. Masters degree or higher preferred. Experience 7-10+ years experience as systems engineer or related role. Additional Job Description: A successful candidate will be motivated to build deeper expertise in both the core mission domains and underlying microsystems technology. This position will provide exposure to a wide range of advanced technologies (including inertial sensors, imagers, precision electronics, and advanced algorithms) as well as provide growth opportunities in the development of capabilities to address challenges in national security. Additionally, a successful candidate will be able to seamlessly join project teams that collaborate by sharing thoughts and opinions of individuals from a diverse set of experience and viewpoints in order to create the best possible technical solution. Experience maintaining traceability between requirements and system architecture & design work products Technical depth in fields relevant to electronics development, embedded systems, embedded software, or packaging miniaturization such as: Possess a broad understanding of microprocessors, Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs), Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs), and real-time software & firmware needed to enable solutions. Have experience with serial digital data interfaces (e.g. SPI, RS422, Ethernet) used to interconnect distributed and modular avionics. Understand power electronics, A/D, D/A, clock and timing electronics that support and interface with the digital electronics. Be able to work with thermal analysis and reliability experts in developing solutions. Expertise in full life-cycle systems engineering (architecture, design, development, integration, approval, and deployment) of security technologies and components within cyber-physical systems and systems-of-systems Strong presentation skills and the ability to articulate complex technical ideas to both internal and external stakeholders Strong set of interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated experience of fostering a culture of inclusion in the workplace Experience in the development of System Security documentation per Government requirements Experience planning and leading Systems Engineering Technical Reviews Experience working with modern data bus / electrical interfaces for flight/space systems Experience in writing innovative R&D proposals to commercial and government sponsors An understanding of the fundamentals of cryptographic key management, public key infrastructure, and NSA's Key Management Infrastructure, and the applications of cryptology Be familiar with the unique aspects of space avionics: environmental testing (MIL-STD-810), radiation hardening, and EMI/EMC considerations (MIL-STD-461). Applicants selected for this opportunity will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance. Secret Clearance is preferred. 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: 02139-3563 The US base salary range for this full-time position is $95,000.00 - $237,500.00 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 is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Union ranges will be in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement's approved rates by location and role. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and does not include bonuses or benefits. 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 *********************** Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, 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. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact *************.

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 *************** Summary: The Secure Solutions Group within the System's Engineering Directorate is seeking a Principal System Security Engineer to support engineering, integrating, and deploying trustworthy secure platforms that resist cyber, reverse engineering, and supply chain threats. The group has multidisciplinary proficiencies in secure systems architecture, hardware security and resilience, software security and resilience, system validation and accreditation, and cryptography. Specific responsibilities include the following: • Work with cross disciplinary team of system, hardware, and software engineers to support program execution. • Communicate with program members, program offices, and sponsors to present work to the technical and evaluation community. • Bring a systems engineering prospective to support development system architectures for secure solutions. • Support analysis of Draper, customer, and sponsor developed systems to evaluate effectiveness and suitability. : Duties/Responsibilities • Manage and control priorities, scope, schedule, and cost to baselines by proactively monitoring program/task performance across larger activities. • Independently derive system-level requirements based on mission requirements and defines plan and approach to solve complex problems. • Supports helping customers shape problems and needs. • Subject Matter Expert (SME) able to develop and implement security approaches through a program lifecycle. • Identify program/system-level technical risks and develop and execute mitigation strategies. • Develop, document, and teach best practices to less experienced engineers. Demonstrate strong organization, planning, and time management skills to achieve program goals. Skills/Abilities • Curiosity-driven approach to solving complex, industry and 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 • Team player able to work in a fast-paced environment. • Ability to balance multiple competing tasks and demands. Education Requires a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Applied Physics, or related field. Master's degree preferred. Experience • Bachelor's degree requires 10+ years' experience of working on System Security Engineer or other relevant position. • Master's degree requires 5-10 years' experience of working on System Security Engineer or other relevant position. Additional Job Description: Additional Qualifications: Proficiency in full life-cycle systems engineering (architecture, design, development, integration, approval, and deployment) of security technologies and components within cyber-physical systems and systems-of-systems Experience in the design and implementation of secured systems based on system requirements, design analysis, and consideration of external vectors Familiarity with processes and technologies for identification of critical program information and development of the associated program protection plans Experience in the development of System Security documentation per Government requirements Familiarity with developing and implementing Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) Understanding of supply chain operations, risk management framework, information assurance, technology protection Familiarity with the processes and technologies for cross-domain products, including secured firmware solutions and microelectronics An understanding of the fundamentals of cryptographic key management, public key infrastructure, and NSA's Key Management Infrastructure, and the applications of cryptology Experience in writing innovative R&D proposals to commercial and government sponsors Familiarity with DOORS, MATLAB, and/or Python Flexibility to multi-task and adapt to changing priorities, technologies, and program needs Security Requirements: Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance. Current in-scope Secret security clearance required, Top Secret preferred. 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: 02139-3563 The US base salary range for this full-time position is $95,000.00 - $237,500.00 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 is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Union ranges will be in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement's approved rates by location and role. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and does not include bonuses or benefits. 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 *********************** Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, 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. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact *************.

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 *************** Summary: The Inertial Sensor Integration & Test Group at Draper is seeking a principal engineer with broad technical skills to work in a multidisciplinary environment to conceptualize, develop, analyze, and assess robust GN&C (Guidance, Navigation and Control) sensors and systems for a wide variety of applications, including defense systems. Program roles will usually be Systems Engineer and/or Integration and Test Engineer. Tasking will include participating in the development of high-fidelity sensor models, test development and planning, conducting analysis on systems and sensor packages, and evaluating sensor performance integrated into high-level assemblies and systems. Demonstrated experience integrating and testing complex hardware systems is required. A successful candidate will have: • Experience evaluating high-precision inertial sensor technology (e.g., gyroscopes and accelerometers), including understanding the device physics, associated errors models, analysis techniques, etc. • Experience in verification and validation planning and execution, including design of test or design of experiment methodologies; previous experience developing test programs and plans, and systems engineering documents. • Demonstrated experience in completing system design technical baseline activities i.e. SRR, PDR, CDR, etc. • Strong ability to lead small to medium-sized teams, collaborate, and present to stakeholders across internal and external functional boundaries. • Ability to effectively apply data analysis methods and data analytics tools to extract important information for utility. • The ability to work in a team and succeed with a process-oriented setting is critical, as is the ability to thoroughly document and communicate one's work to a technical audience. : Duties/Responsibilities • Manage and control priorities, scope, schedule, and cost to baselines by proactively monitoring program/task performance across larger activities. • Independently derive system-level I&T requirements based on mission requirements and defines plans, approaches, and detailed test procedures to solve complex I&T problems. • Helps customers understand and adequately mitigate and resolve I&T risks and issues. • Subject Matter Expert (SME) able to develop and implement I&T approaches through a program lifecycle. • Identify program/system-level I&T technical risks and develop and execute mitigation strategies. • Develop, document, and teach best practices to less experienced engineers. Demonstrate strong organization, planning, and time management skills to achieve program goals. • Performs other duties as assigned. Skills/Abilities • Curiosity-driven approach to solving complex, industry and 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. Education Requires a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Applied Physics, or related field. Experience Requires 7-10 years in Systems Engineering or relevant role. Additional Job Description: Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with (interfacing with, command-and-control of) motion simulators / positioning systems (e.g., rate tables and indexing heads) Experience with environmental test (vibration, shock, pressure, temperature, humidity, etc.) on inertial sensor technology Experience with strategic weapon, DoD, space, GN&C, or inertial systems. Experience integrating and testing complex hardware/software systems. Ability to develop and effectively apply data analysis methods and data analytics tools to extract important information for utility. Familiarity with LabVIEW, Python, MATLAB. Experience in functional system modeling and simulation development using MATLAB, Simulink, or other comparable tools. Experience in Systems requirements development and traceability and/or verification and validation with DOORS. Knowledge of digital signal processing, control theory, or mixed-signal hardware systems. 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: 02139-3563 The US base salary range for this full-time position is $95,000.00 - $237,500.00 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 is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Union ranges will be in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement's approved rates by location and role. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and does not include bonuses or benefits. 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 *********************** Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, 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. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact *************.

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 *************** Summary: We are seeking a skilled Packaging Process Engineers to join our team and lead advanced microelectronics assembly in an ISO Class 7 (Class 10,000) Cleanroom environment. Day-to-Day Responsibilities: 🔹Lead cleanroom assemblers while ensuring compliance with strict quality standards (MIL-PRF-38534, MIL-PRF-38535 and MIL-STD-883). 🔹Experience with advanced processes such as wire bonding (gold & aluminum), die attach (epoxy, eutectic solder), and lid sealing (solder, Seam welding, Projection welding). 🔹Familiarization and Programming of advanced equipment, including Die Bonders, Wire bonders, Seam Welders. 🔹Assemble custom packaging, including ceramic LCCs, flatpacks, CQFP, TSOP, ASICs, multichip modules. 🔹Train and certify new employees in cleanroom processes. 🔹Capable of conducting and training technicians to QML Q and V level inspections on microelectronics using microscopes. You Come With: 🔹Packages handling and developing QFP, TQFP, SOP, TSOP, QFN, Flip Chip, Cu pillar FC, BGA, CSP, FAN-OUT WAFER LEVEL PACKAGING (FOWLP), 2.5DIC, 3DIC id helpful, but not required. 🔹Ability to work in full cleanroom gowning attire (ESD smock, gloves, hair and shoe coverings). 🔹ESD awareness to ANSI/ESD S20.20 requirements 🔹DOE, SPC, FMEA implementation experience is required. 6S Green or black belt are all a plus. The Senior Product 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. The product engineering and manufacturing support team helps turn these cutting edge designs into fielded hardware for our end customers. : Duties/Responsibilities • Use Computer Aided Design (CAD) programs to create product concepts. • Gather materials or resources needed to design the product. • Test the product for usability and safety. • Oversee the manufacturing and production process to set standards • Drive solutions to complex problems with limited direction - contribute to requirements development, propose ways forward, and adapt appropriately to changes in requirements. • Provide insight and suggest design or process modifications based on quantitative data or results. • Identify program/system-level technical risks and develop and execute mitigation strategies. • Actively mentor less experienced engineers and provide thoughtful, constructive feedback. 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. Education Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or other relevant field. Experience 5-7 years experience in Product Engineering or related. Additional Job Description: 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: 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 is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Union ranges will be in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement's approved rates by location and role. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and does not include bonuses or benefits. 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 *********************** Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, 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. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact *************.

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 *************** Summary: The Strategic Weapon Systems division at Draper is seeking a Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) and Global Positioning System (GPS) Research Engineer to work within multi-disciplinary teams to conceptualize and prototype advanced guidance technologies to enable new system capabilities that are of strategic importance to the nation. This role will be of high interest to applicants that desire to develop expertise in a broad array of both hardware and software GNC GPS technologies while remaining focused on delivering mission-level capability solutions to the warfighter. Relevant mission domains may include global strike and/or strategic deterrent systems, hypersonics, missile defense systems, space systems, precision guided munitions, and autonomous air/sea vehicles. Duties and responsibilities may include: • GPS test data and performance analysis. • Conceptualization of GPS Hardware designs. • Analysis of designs to demonstrate performance and functionality GPS Hardware. • Identification of customer mission needs and development of use cases. • Analysis of mission use cases to derive subsystem requirements. • Conceptualization of novel GNC GPS hardware, software, and system solutions. • Requirements development for simulation-based performance analysis. • Development and execution of tests to check compliance with requirements. • Development of research proposals and plans. • Development of test strategies/plans for prototype technology. A successful candidate will be highly motivated to: (a) support the delivery of technology solutions that are of strategic importance to the nation in the context of evolving threats from peer and near-peer competitors, and (b) build deeper expertise in both the core mission domain and underlying GPS technology. Working in a dynamic team environment developing state-of-the-art weapon/GN&C systems will provide exposure to a wide range of advanced technologies as well as afford opportunities for increased leadership/impact on the development of new war-fighter capability. : Duties/Responsibilities • Independently execute system engineering lifecycle assignments. • Adapt appropriately to changes in program priorities and requirements. • Adheres to existing best practices and Quality Management System processes. • Continues to expand their depth/knowledge in their technical discipline through formal and informal learning. • Work within multi-disciplinary teams and independently execute assignments • Drive solutions to complex problems with limited direction • Lead small teams (few than five people) and align team towards program goals. • Provides insight and suggests design modifications based on analysis outcomes, and to apply analysis techniques across a range of technical challenges • Identify program/system-level technical risks and develop and execute mitigation strategies. • Actively mentor less experienced engineers and provide thoughtful, constructive feedback • Performs other duties as assigned. Skills/Abilities • Highly-organized, capable of approaching problems with a system-level perspective. • Strong oral and written communication skills. • Practical experience with simulation-based performance analysis. • Practical experience with the systems engineering process. • Roles may require proficiency with modeling and simulation, computer language coding, descriptive modeling (e.g. SysML), STPA, and/or other engineering analysis tools • Knowledge of GN&C, avionics architectures, fault tolerance, cyber/security, comms/encryption, threat modeling or other technologies may be required as defined in the summary. Education Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or related field. Masters degree or higher preferred. Experience 5-10 years experience as systems engineer or related role. Additional Job Description: Deep expertise with respect to either/both GPS hardware or software technology. Domain experience with respect to strategic weapon systems, as defined above. Experience with multi-objective optimization techniques. Knowledge of modern software development lifecycles, standards, processes, and tools. Strong MATLAB, C/C++ skills. Ability to motivate and develop a team of professionals. 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: 02139-3563 The US base salary range for this full-time position is $82,300.00 - $205,750.00 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 is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Union ranges will be in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement's approved rates by location and role. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and does not include bonuses or benefits. 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 *********************** Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, 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. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact *************.

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 *************** Summary: Draper is looking for a highly skilled principal software engineer to join the Mission Software Architectures and Applications group. The Principal Flight Software Engineer develops high performance solutions for resource constrained targets. They design and develop resilient, fault tolerant, real-time, highly reliable software solutions in the application domains of undersea, terrestrial, air, hypersonics and space. The Engineer is well-versed in the full mission-critical software development life cycle, from architecture conceptualization, requirements analysis, design and documentation through development, testing and release. They collaborate across multiple interdisciplinary teams to plan, build and test new functionality. They work on developing and debugging embedded software as well as executing software and system-level tests in various engineering environments, including complex software-in-the-loop simulations and real-time hardware-in-the-loop environments. The candidate will be expected to follow and push for continuous improvement of software development best practices on complex projects. They will also be expected to provide mentorship to more junior software engineers. : Duties/Responsibilities * Evaluates requirements, proposes solutions, explores design trades to support a design. * Designs algorithms using modern theory and proven techniques. * Develops embedded software based on prototype algorithms with supervision. * Analyzes designs to demonstrate performance and functionality. * Develops and executes software tests to check compliance with requirements. * Evaluates results to establish problem causes and develop solutions for inefficient or problems. * Prepares technical data, procedures, reports, drawings, manuals, and other required documentation. * Drive solutions to complex problems with limited direction - contribute to requirements development and architecture solution ideation. * Responsibility for subset of engineering scope. * Identifies program/system-level technical risks and develop and execute mitigation strategies. * Actively mentor less experienced engineers. * Performs other duties as assigned. Skills/Abilities * Excellent development and troubleshooting skills on embedded targets. * Excellent knowledge of OS coding techniques٫ IP protocols٫ interfaces and hardware subsystems. * Expertise in software development for real-time systems. * Mastery of high level development languages (e.g. C/C++, Rust) * Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. * Knowledge of software configuration management tools٫ defect tracking tools٫ and peer review processes. * Excellent time management skills with the proven ability to meet deadlines. * Excellent verbal and written communications skills. * Experience with UML/SysML. * Experience with in-circuit emulators, JTAG debuggers and laboratory test equipment. Education Requires a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering. Experience Requires 10-15 years experience in Software Engineering or related. Additional Job Description: 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: 02139-3563 The US base salary range for this full-time position is $95,000.00 - $237,500.00 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 is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Union ranges will be in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement's approved rates by location and role. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and does not include bonuses or benefits. 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 *********************** Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, 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. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact *************.

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 *************** Summary: Draper is seeking a Product Manufacturing Engineers who can bridge the gap between advanced prototype development and low-rate production. Unlike traditional production roles, this position is less about managing day-to-day builds and more about applying a system-level perspective to ensure manufacturability, reliability, and readiness for scaled production. A key part of this role is the ability to understand and interpret product specifications and requirements, then define the production capabilities and processes needed to consistently meet them. The ideal candidate brings experience with DFx principles, cross-functional collaboration, and vendor management to guide cutting edge hardware from concept through manufacturing transition. Familiarity with the DoD Manufacturing Readiness Level process is highly desirable. Experience with quality management systems such as ISO9001 or AS9100. WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE HERE: ● Partner with cross-functional design teams to embed DFx activities early in the hardware development cycle. ● Define and support the transition path from prototype to low-rate production, ensuring technical feasibility and reliability. ● Collaborate with external vendors and internal services to align requirements, capabilities, and program deliverables. ● Translate product specifications into clear production capability requirements. ● Communicate DFx study findings and recommend design updates to engineering and leadership. ● Apply strong organizational and planning skills to balance technical, programmatic, and vendor needs. : Duties/Responsibilities • Use Computer Aided Design (CAD) programs to create product concepts. • Gather materials or resources needed to design the product. • Test the product for usability and safety. • Oversee the manufacturing and production process to set standards • Drive solutions to complex problems with limited direction - contribute to requirements development, propose ways forward, and adapt appropriately to changes in requirements. • Provide insight and suggest design or process modifications based on quantitative data or results. • Identify program/system-level technical risks and develop and execute mitigation strategies. • Actively mentor less experienced engineers and provide thoughtful, constructive feedback. 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. Education Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or other relevant field. Experience 5-7 years experience in Product Engineering or related. Additional Job Description: 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: 02139-3563 The US base salary range for this full-time position is $62,500.00 - $205,750.00 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 is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Union ranges will be in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement's approved rates by location and role. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and does not include bonuses or benefits. 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 *********************** Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, 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. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact *************.

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 *************** Summary: The engineer will provide innovative solutions to complex problems by helping to develop novel microsystem devices that integrate precision sensors, actuators, optics, and/or novel materials. He or she will need to work across organizations to technically contribute to existing programs and help develop innovative concepts and competitive proposals. Candidates should have a MEMS sensor design, analysis, fabrication and/or test background but be willing to venture into new and unexplored areas. Experience in application areas such as inertial guidance, magnetic sensing, microfluidic systems, biomedical devices, thermoelectric, microelectronics, radiation physics, and related topics is beneficial but not required. Duties/Responsibilities The candidate will be expected to work effectively in a team environment and communicate progress through reports and presentations. The candidate should be prepared to develop detailed physics-based models of the devices which will then be validated with laboratory testing. Skills/Abilities * Extensive experience in sensor development, troubleshooting, verification and validation. * Experience with modeling multi-physics devices and systems using modern commercial simulation tools (COMSOL, ANSYS, Matlab/Simulink, etc.). * Ability to develop creative solutions to complex systems problems by leveraging novel MEMS device development, nuclear physics, materials, optics and related technologies. * Ability to work with program leaders and customers to help define needs/requirements, write-proposals, and manage technical teams. * Excellent communication and written skills. * Comfortable presenting technical material to various levels of the engineering organization and customers. : Duties/Responsibilities * Designs and develops Microelectromechanical devices/sensors, schematics and physical layouts of integrated MEMS components or packaged assemblies. * Assesses performance and process capabilities of potential MEMS device designs using modeling or simulation software. * Tests and evaluates devices using a variety of tools, protocols, and software. * Analyzes and addresses issues such as reliability, yield improvement, and/or failure. * Develops production methods and fabrication processes for MEMS. * Drafts documentation such as operating instructions, performance specifications, and manuals. * Shares performance experience and operating characteristics with designers or other engineers for new product development purposes and/or training. * Develop and maintain effective internal/external relationships. * Drive solutions to complex problems with limited direction, contribute to requirements development, propose ways forward, and adapt appropriately to changes in requirements. * Able to provide insight and suggest design or process modifications based on quantitative data or results. * 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 related duties as assigned. Skills/Abilities * Excellent verbal and written communication skills. * Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. * Excellent time management skills with the proven ability to meet deadlines. * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. * Proficient with the fabrication and metrology tools and instrumentation related to MEMS component fabrication. * Proficient with software tools and systems used for device design, modelling, and performance testing. * Proficient with software tools and systems used for statistical process control, and reliability and failure analysis, including yield improvement. Education Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Physics required. Master's degree preferred Experience 5-10 years of Microsystems Engineering or related experience. Additional Job Description: 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: 02139-3563 The US base salary range for this full-time position is $82,300.00 - $205,750.00 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 is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Union ranges will be in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement's approved rates by location and role. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and does not include bonuses or benefits. 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 *********************** Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, 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. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact *************.

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 *************** Summary: The engineer will provide innovative solutions to complex problems by helping to develop novel microsystem devices that integrate precision sensors, actuators, optics, and/or novel materials. He or she will need to work across organizations to technically contribute to existing programs and help develop innovative concepts and competitive proposals. Candidates should have a MEMS sensor design, analysis, fabrication and/or test background but be willing to venture into new and unexplored areas. Experience in application areas such as inertial guidance, magnetic sensing, microfluidic systems, biomedical devices, thermoelectric, microelectronics, radiation physics, and related topics is beneficial but not required. Duties/Responsibilities The candidate will be expected to work effectively in a team environment and communicate progress through reports and presentations. The candidate should be prepared to develop detailed physics-based models of the devices which will then be validated with laboratory testing. Skills/Abilities • Extensive experience in sensor development, troubleshooting, verification and validation. • Experience with modeling multi-physics devices and systems using modern commercial simulation tools (COMSOL, ANSYS, Matlab/Simulink, etc.). • Ability to develop creative solutions to complex systems problems by leveraging novel MEMS device development, nuclear physics, materials, optics and related technologies. • Ability to work with program leaders and customers to help define needs/requirements, write-proposals, and manage technical teams. • Excellent communication and written skills. • Comfortable presenting technical material to various levels of the engineering organization and customers. : Duties/Responsibilities • Designs and develops Microelectromechanical devices/sensors, schematics and physical layouts of integrated MEMS components or packaged assemblies. • Assesses performance and process capabilities of potential MEMS device designs using modeling or simulation software. • Tests and evaluates devices using a variety of tools, protocols, and software. • Analyzes and addresses issues such as reliability, yield improvement, and/or failure. • Develops production methods and fabrication processes for MEMS. • Drafts documentation such as operating instructions, performance specifications, and manuals. • Shares performance experience and operating characteristics with designers or other engineers for new product development purposes and/or training. • Develop and maintain effective internal/external relationships. • Drive solutions to complex problems with limited direction, contribute to requirements development, propose ways forward, and adapt appropriately to changes in requirements. • Able to provide insight and suggest design or process modifications based on quantitative data or results. • 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 related duties as assigned. Skills/Abilities • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. • Excellent time management skills with the proven ability to meet deadlines. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Proficient with the fabrication and metrology tools and instrumentation related to MEMS component fabrication. • Proficient with software tools and systems used for device design, modelling, and performance testing. • Proficient with software tools and systems used for statistical process control, and reliability and failure analysis, including yield improvement. Education Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Physics required. Master's degree preferred Experience 5-10 years of Microsystems Engineering or related experience. Additional Job Description: 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: 02139-3563 The US base salary range for this full-time position is $82,300.00 - $205,750.00 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 is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Union ranges will be in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement's approved rates by location and role. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and does not include bonuses or benefits. 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 *********************** Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, 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. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact *************.

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 *************** Summary: The Strategic Weapon Systems division at Draper is seeking a Navigation and Global Positioning System (GPS) System Engineer to work within multi-disciplinary teams to conceptualize and prototype advanced guidance technologies to enable new system capabilities that are of strategic importance to the nation. This role will be of high interest to applicants that desire to develop expertise in a broad array of both hardware and software GNC GPS technologies while remaining focused on delivering mission-level capability solutions to the warfighter. Relevant mission domains may include global strike and/or strategic deterrent systems, hypersonics, missile defense systems, space systems, precision guided munitions, and autonomous air/sea vehicles. Duties and responsibilities may include: * GPS test data and performance analysis. * Conceptualization of GPS Hardware designs. * Analysis of designs to demonstrate performance and functionality GPS Hardware. * Identification of customer mission needs and development of use cases. * Analysis of mission use cases to derive subsystem requirements. * Conceptualization of novel GNC GPS hardware, software, and system solutions. * Requirements development for simulation-based performance analysis. * Development and execution of tests to check compliance with requirements. * Development of research proposals and plans. * Development of test strategies/plans for prototype technology. A successful candidate will be highly motivated to: (a) support the delivery of technology solutions that are of strategic importance to the nation in the context of evolving threats from peer and near-peer competitors, and (b) build deeper expertise in both the core mission domain and underlying GPS technology. Working in a dynamic team environment developing state-of-the-art weapon/GN&C systems will provide exposure to a wide range of advanced technologies as well as afford opportunities for increased leadership/impact on the development of new war-fighter capability. : Duties/Responsibilities * Performs analysis approaches for a particular problem and independently execute assignments. * Independently execute system engineering lifecycle assignments; concept and architecture design, integration, testing and operation. * Drive solutions to complex problems with limited direction - contribute to task planning and test development, propose ways forward, and adapt appropriately to changes in program requirements * Demonstrated ability to lead small teams (fewer than five people). Seeks to align team towards program goals and builds trust within the team. * Able to provide insight and suggest design modifications based on analysis outcomes, and to apply analysis techniques across a range of technical challenges. * Identify program/system-level technical risks and develop and execute mitigation strategies for them. * Actively mentor less experienced engineers and provide thoughtful, constructive feedback. * Work in a collaborative multidisciplinary environment including stakeholders and external partners. * Contribute to translation of requirements into technical and architectural decisions. Skills/Abilities * Excellent mathematical skills. * Thorough understanding of engineering theories and procedures. * Ability to collaborate within a diverse and multidisciplinary team. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills. * Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. * Excellent time management skills with the proven ability to meet deadlines. * Demonstrated knowledge of multiple problem domains, with ability to quickly become knowledgeable in new domains. * Identify and develop relevant modeling and analysis techniques, and develop or integrate multi-domain qualitative models. * Ability to present results that support system-level analysis, performance trade-offs, and decision-making is critical, thus communications and interpersonal skills are highly valued in this role. * The ability to communicate technical concepts effectively with customers, engineers, managers, and other stakeholders of all relevant disciplines. * Flexibility to multi-task and adapt to evolving priorities. Education Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, or other relevant Engineering field. Master's degree preferred. Experience * Requires 5-7 years experience in systems analysis or related. * Experience in use of MBSE tools such as SysML, knowledge in MATLAB/Simulink. * Experience in integrating descriptive modeling tools with other simulation tools. Additional Job Description: Applicants must have the following key qualifications: * Foundational knowledge of guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) and GPS technology. * Thesis or dissertation research relevant to enabling GNC or strategic missions. * Demonstrated ability to formulate a technical approach and write proposals. * Practical experience with simulation-based performance analysis. * Strong presentation skills and the ability to articulate complex technical ideas. Any of the following additional qualifications are highly desirable: * 7+ years of professional experience in development of defense/space systems. * Deep expertise with respect to either/both GPS hardware or software technology. * Domain experience with respect to strategic weapon systems, as defined above. * Experience with multi-objective optimization techniques. * Knowledge of modern software development lifecycles, standards, processes, and tools. * Technical leadership experience. * Strong MATLAB, C/C++ skills. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. 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: 02139-3563 The US base salary range for this full-time position is $82,300.00 - $205,750.00 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 is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Union ranges will be in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement's approved rates by location and role. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and does not include bonuses or benefits. 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 *********************** Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, 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. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact *************.

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 *************** Summary: The Microsystems and Sensors Group at Draper is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to develop and manage requirements, architecture, interface documentation, and system specifications for systems in mission domains such as: embedded secure communications, advanced electronics miniaturization, edge processing and computing, trustworthy secure platforms, and autonomous air/sea vehicles. This role will involve working across a multi-disciplinary team (including external and internal stakeholders) innovating new microelectronics system solutions over the full system development lifecycle. The group has multidisciplinary proficiencies in secure systems architecture, hardware security and resilience, software security and resilience, system validation and accreditation, sensor development and validation, and cryptography. : Duties/Responsibilities • Independently execute system engineering lifecycle assignments. • Adapt appropriately to changes in program priorities and requirements. • Adheres to existing best practices and Quality Management System processes. • Continues to expand their depth/knowledge in their technical discipline through formal and informal learning. • Work within multi-disciplinary teams and independently execute assignments • Drive solutions to complex problems with limited direction • Lead small teams (few than five people) and align team towards program goals. • Provides insight and suggests design modifications based on analysis outcomes, and to apply analysis techniques across a range of technical challenges • Identify program/system-level technical risks and develop and execute mitigation strategies. • Actively mentor less experienced engineers and provide thoughtful, constructive feedback • Performs other duties as assigned. Skills/Abilities • Highly-organized, capable of approaching problems with a system-level perspective. • Strong oral and written communication skills. • Practical experience with simulation-based performance analysis. • Practical experience with the systems engineering process. • Roles may require proficiency with modeling and simulation, computer language coding, descriptive modeling (e.g. SysML), STPA, and/or other engineering analysis tools • Knowledge of GN&C, avionics architectures, fault tolerance, cyber/security, comms/encryption, threat modeling or other technologies may be required as defined in the summary. Education Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or related field. Masters degree or higher preferred. Experience 5-10 years experience as systems engineer or related role. Additional Job Description: A successful candidate will be motivated to build deeper expertise in both the core mission domains and underlying microsystems technology. This position will provide exposure to a wide range of advanced technologies (including inertial sensors, imagers, precision electronics, and advanced algorithms) as well as provide growth opportunities in the development of capabilities to address challenges in national security. Additionally, a successful candidate will be able to seamlessly join project teams that collaborate by sharing thoughts and opinions of individuals from a diverse set of experience and viewpoints in order to create the best possible technical solution. Technical depth in fields relevant to electronics development, embedded systems, embedded software, or packaging miniaturization such as: Possess a broad understanding of microprocessors, Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs), Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs), and real-time software & firmware needed to enable solutions. Have experience with serial digital data interfaces (e.g. SPI, RS422, Ethernet) used to interconnect distributed and modular avionics. Understand power electronics, A/D, D/A, clock and timing electronics that support and interface with the digital electronics. Be able to work with thermal analysis and reliability experts in developing solutions. Proficiency in full life-cycle systems engineering (architecture, design, development, integration, approval, and deployment) of security technologies and components within cyber-physical systems and systems-of-systems Strong presentation skills and the ability to articulate complex technical ideas to both internal and external stakeholders Strong set of interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated experience of fostering a culture of inclusion in the workplace Experience in the development of System Security documentation per Government requirements Experience planning and leading Systems Engineering Technical Reviews Experience working with modern data bus / electrical interfaces for flight/space systems Experience in writing innovative R&D proposals to commercial and government sponsors An understanding of the fundamentals of cryptographic key management, public key infrastructure, and NSA's Key Management Infrastructure, and the applications of cryptology Be familiar with the unique aspects of space avionics: environmental testing (MIL-STD-810), radiation hardening, and EMI/EMC considerations (MIL-STD-461). Applicants selected for this opportunity will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance. Secret Clearance is preferred. 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: 02139-3563 The US base salary range for this full-time position is $82,300.00 - $205,750.00 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 is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Union ranges will be in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement's approved rates by location and role. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and does not include bonuses or benefits. 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 *********************** Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, 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. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact *************.

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 *************** Summary: The Strategic Weapon Systems division at Draper is seeking a Navigation and Global Positioning System (GPS) System Engineer to work within multi-disciplinary teams to conceptualize and prototype advanced guidance technologies to enable new system capabilities that are of strategic importance to the nation. This role will be of high interest to applicants that desire to develop expertise in a broad array of both hardware and software GNC GPS technologies while remaining focused on delivering mission-level capability solutions to the warfighter. Relevant mission domains may include global strike and/or strategic deterrent systems, hypersonics, missile defense systems, space systems, precision guided munitions, and autonomous air/sea vehicles. Duties and responsibilities may include: • GPS test data and performance analysis. • Conceptualization of GPS Hardware designs. • Analysis of designs to demonstrate performance and functionality GPS Hardware. • Identification of customer mission needs and development of use cases. • Analysis of mission use cases to derive subsystem requirements. • Conceptualization of novel GNC GPS hardware, software, and system solutions. • Requirements development for simulation-based performance analysis. • Development and execution of tests to check compliance with requirements. • Development of research proposals and plans. • Development of test strategies/plans for prototype technology. A successful candidate will be highly motivated to: (a) support the delivery of technology solutions that are of strategic importance to the nation in the context of evolving threats from peer and near-peer competitors, and (b) build deeper expertise in both the core mission domain and underlying GPS technology. Working in a dynamic team environment developing state-of-the-art weapon/GN&C systems will provide exposure to a wide range of advanced technologies as well as afford opportunities for increased leadership/impact on the development of new war-fighter capability. : Duties/Responsibilities • Performs analysis approaches for a particular problem and independently execute assignments. • Independently execute system engineering lifecycle assignments; concept and architecture design, integration, testing and operation. • Drive solutions to complex problems with limited direction - contribute to task planning and test development, propose ways forward, and adapt appropriately to changes in program requirements • Demonstrated ability to lead small teams (fewer than five people). Seeks to align team towards program goals and builds trust within the team. • Able to provide insight and suggest design modifications based on analysis outcomes, and to apply analysis techniques across a range of technical challenges. • Identify program/system-level technical risks and develop and execute mitigation strategies for them. • Actively mentor less experienced engineers and provide thoughtful, constructive feedback. • Work in a collaborative multidisciplinary environment including stakeholders and external partners. • Contribute to translation of requirements into technical and architectural decisions. Skills/Abilities • Excellent mathematical skills. • Thorough understanding of engineering theories and procedures. • Ability to collaborate within a diverse and multidisciplinary team. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. • Excellent time management skills with the proven ability to meet deadlines. • Demonstrated knowledge of multiple problem domains, with ability to quickly become knowledgeable in new domains. • Identify and develop relevant modeling and analysis techniques, and develop or integrate multi-domain qualitative models. • Ability to present results that support system-level analysis, performance trade-offs, and decision-making is critical, thus communications and interpersonal skills are highly valued in this role. • The ability to communicate technical concepts effectively with customers, engineers, managers, and other stakeholders of all relevant disciplines. • Flexibility to multi-task and adapt to evolving priorities. Education Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, or other relevant Engineering field. Master's degree preferred. Experience • Requires 5-7 years experience in systems analysis or related. • Experience in use of MBSE tools such as SysML, knowledge in MATLAB/Simulink. • Experience in integrating descriptive modeling tools with other simulation tools. Additional Job Description: Applicants must have the following key qualifications: Foundational knowledge of guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) and GPS technology. Thesis or dissertation research relevant to enabling GNC or strategic missions. Demonstrated ability to formulate a technical approach and write proposals. Practical experience with simulation-based performance analysis. Strong presentation skills and the ability to articulate complex technical ideas. Any of the following additional qualifications are highly desirable: 7+ years of professional experience in development of defense/space systems. Deep expertise with respect to either/both GPS hardware or software technology. Domain experience with respect to strategic weapon systems, as defined above. Experience with multi-objective optimization techniques. Knowledge of modern software development lifecycles, standards, processes, and tools. Technical leadership experience. Strong MATLAB, C/C++ skills. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. 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: 02139-3563 The US base salary range for this full-time position is $82,300.00 - $205,750.00 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 is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Union ranges will be in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement's approved rates by location and role. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and does not include bonuses or benefits. 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 *********************** Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, 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. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact *************.

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 *************** Summary: We are seeking a talented principal engineer to join the digital design team at Draper. The successful candidate will contribute to FPGA development with an emphasis on architecture, design, simulation, and test/support. Candidate must have experience using high level design and simulation tools and be familiar with process flows supporting design and simulation for digital FPGA efforts. Applicant should also be familiar with embedded software development for FPGA SoCs. The ideal candidate will be capable of working independently as well as working and communicating effectively with team members from multiple engineering, program, and customer groups. As a principal member, you will have leadership opportunities and mentoring responsibilities. Preference will be given to candidates with an understanding of hardware security, signal or image processing, filter design and algorithm implementation in hardware. Direct experience with embedded FPGA design is required. : Duties/Responsibilities • Translate project and system requirements into well-defined hardware architectures working with cross-functional teams. • Design and/or complete instruments including microprocessors, power, and analog components. • Innovatively solve issues, drive completion of the project to schedule, and collaboratively work with other technical contributors. • Build and test prototypes, debug, and prepare documentation for manufacturing, and support. • Research and enable innovative solutions for cutting-edge designs. • Engage other engineers and partners to develop reliable, cost effective and solutions for products. • Collaborate and communicate with management, internal, and development partners regarding design status, project progress, and issue resolution. • Independently executes assignments with minimal oversight. • Able to apply technical knowledge to solve problems. • Contribute high quality content for technical reports and presentations with minimal guidance. • Proactively identify needs and concerns associated with design decisions and communicate them to project leadership. • Performs other duties as assigned. Skills/Abilities • Proficiency in electronic design, microprocessor or embedded computing. • Understanding of design and general computer architecture. • Ability to write detailed design specifications. • Computer programming and coding abilities. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Excellent mathematical skills. • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. • Excellent time management skills with the proven ability to meet deadlines. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Ability to prioritize tasks. • Thorough understanding of engineering theories and procedures. Education Bachelor's degree in Electronic or Electrical Engineering or related field. Master's Degree preferred. Experience 3-5 years experience in Electronic or Electrical Engineering or related. Additional Job Description: Fluent in Verilog or VHDL Significant experience in FPGA Design / Development Familiarity with Xilinx Vivado and/or Microsemi Libero Digital simulation using Modelsim/Questa Significant experience with design closure including timing, power, and area for SWaP constrained designs Experience with high speed interfaces like SERDES, PCIe, DDR2/3/4, LVDS Experience implementing digital signal processing algorithms Strong analysis and problem-solving skills Experience with scripting languages Excellent communication and teaming skills Self-starter and a good team player Ability to mentor and willingness to be mentored Experience with Matlab/Simulink UVM skills (Test and/or Test Bench Development) Experience in hardware design and hands-on lab debug Experience working with FPGA design verification teams 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: 02139-3563 The US base salary range for this full-time position is $75,000.00 - $156,000.00 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 is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Union ranges will be in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement's approved rates by location and role. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and does not include bonuses or benefits. 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 *********************** Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, 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. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact *************.

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 *************** Summary: The Hypersonic and Advanced Weapons group at Draper is seeking a Senior Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Systems Engineer to work within and lead multi-disciplinary teams to design next-generation weapon system concepts for the war fighter. This role will be of high interest to applicants that desire to participate in the conceptualization and development of new US military capabilities in strategic mission domains, as well as the enabling guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) subsystem technology. An ideal candidate for this role would match the following description: a) Systems engineer with experience in defense/missile applications with a desire to shape/innovate solutions to complex problems of national importance. b) Practitioner of modern/digital systems engineering/architecting techniques. c) GNC technologist with strong foundational understanding of inertial sensors/navigation. d) Proven technical leader who can manage small engineering teams. e) Highly motivated to support the maintenance of our national strategic deterrence. Working in a dynamic team environment developing state-of-the-art weapon/GN&C systems will provide exposure to a wide range of advanced technologies as well as afford opportunities for increased leadership/impact on the development of new war-fighter capability. : Duties/Responsibilities • Independently execute system engineering full development lifecycle assignments, from requirements capture to deployment with some oversight. • Provide content for technical reports and presentations with appropriate guidance • Adapt appropriately to changes in program priorities and requirements • Identify challenges associated with assigned work and communicate them to project leadership • Adheres to existing best practices and Quality Management System processes. • Continues to expand their depth/knowledge in their technical discipline through formal and informal learning. • Work within multi-disciplinary teams and independently execute assignments • Help define, plan, and execute engineering analyses/design trades • Contribute high quality content for technical reports and presentations with minimal guidance • Proactively identify needs and concerns associated with design decisions and communicate them to project leadership. • Performs other duties as assigned. Skills/Abilities • Highly-organized, capable of approaching problems with a system-level perspective. • Strong oral and written communication skills. • Practical experience with simulation-based performance analysis. • Practical experience with the systems engineering process. • Roles may require proficiency with modeling and simulation, computer language coding, descriptive modeling (e.g. SysML), STPA, and/or other engineering analysis tools • Knowledge of GN&C, avionics architectures, fault tolerance, cyber/security, comms/encryption, threat modeling or other technologies may be required as defined in the summary. Education Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or related field. Masters degree or higher preferred. Experience 3-5 years experience as systems engineer or related role. Additional Job Description: This is a systems engineering role focused the development of advanced guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) technology solutions for strategic weapon applications. Successful applicants will be experienced systems engineers proficient in modern/digital systems engineering methods with a strong foundation and/or interest in advanced GNC technology. 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: 02139-3563 The US base salary range for this full-time position is $75,000.00 - $150,000.00 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 is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Union ranges will be in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement's approved rates by location and role. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and does not include bonuses or benefits. 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 *********************** Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, 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. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact *************.