Principal Structural/Thermal Analysis Engineer

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Draper is seeking a principal structural and/or thermal analyst to drive the design and development of novel solutions to customer driven problems surrounding ruggedized miniature electro-mechanical systems, systems for harsh environments (e.g. high-g, high temperature, high vibration), and Robotics and autonomous systems.

Specific responsibilities include:

Perform advanced analytical modeling and finite element analysis of complex electro-mechanical systems from a structural survivability and operational performance standpoint, including static, shock, vibration, and high temperature environments including steady-state and transient analyses
• Familiarity with CFD analysis in support of thermal flow analysis and aerodynamic performance
• Able to provide insight and suggest creative design modifications based on analysis outcomes, and to apply analysis techniques across a broad range of technical disciplines
• Drive solutions to complex, customer driven problems with limited direction - develop requirements, propose ways forward when customer requirements are unclear or incomplete, and adapt appropriately to changes in requirements
• Communicate effectively and openly with multi-disciplinary program teams, senior management, and sponsors (both expert and non-expert)
• Actively mentor less experienced engineers and provide thoughtful, constructive feedback
• Identify program/system-level technical risks and develop and execute mitigation strategies for them
• Develop, document, and teach best practices to less experienced engineers; Demonstrate strong organization, planning, and time management skills to achieve program goals

Required Qualifications:

• Master of Science degree in a relevant field such as mechanical engineering, materials science, or aerospace engineering or equivalent industry experience
• 12 years of relevant work experience showing demonstrated program success across multiple domains
• Team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to balance multiple competing tasks and demands
• Expertise with Finite Element Analysis packages, specifically ANSYS and/or Nastran

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with 3D CAD, specifically SolidWorks or Creo
• Familiarity with machine shop tools and processes, prototyping, and environmental testing to validate analysis results
• Experience writing proposals, executing feasibility studies, and generating ROM estimates of system performance/size, weight, power/cost with imperfect or incomplete information

Security Requirement:

Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

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