Draper Labs
Distinguished Radiation Effects Subject Matter Expert
Draper Labs, Cambridge, Massachusetts, us, 02140
Overview:Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visit
www.draper.com .Job Description Summary:A Radiation Engineer (DMTS) assesses and mitigates the impact of radiation on the performance of a system. This assessment could be in the form of analysis of environments, transport of those environments through system enclosures, modeling the interaction or radiation with components and sensors, or testing of components and sensors. Typical systems and components include inertial navigation systems, inertial sensors (accelerometers and gyroscopes), MEMS devices, ASICs, fiber optics, and other electronic components.Job Description:Duties/Responsibilities:* Support engineering decisions based on radiation effects on overall system performance.* Design, harden, and verify the performance of systems across multiple radiation effects, including dose rate, total ionizing dose (TID), neutron displacement damage (NDD), and single event effects (SEE).* Support interdisciplinary teams to ensure that radiation hardening is maintained across the product lifecycle.* Independently drive solutions to complex, multidisciplinary problems with a deep understanding of a customer's strategic priorities.* Capable of helping customers shape their needs and develop requirements for programs that solve their most challenging technical problems.* Lead large multidisciplinary teams (>10 people). Align team towards program goals and build trust within the team.* Subject Matter Expert (SME) in radiation effects analysis with broad knowledge across related technical disciplines.* Contributes to advancing State of the Art (SOA) solutions and techniques in their field.* Able to analyze Draper strategy and work with management to build capability in key areas to help sustain business growth.* Identifies risks common among multiple programs/technology areas/etc. and develops and executes mitigation strategies for them.* Works to improve operations at the enterprise level. Identifies areas for improvement within the organization and uses positive collaboration practices to achieve change.* Actively mentors and seeks opportunities to build depth for their area of expertise. Recognizes strengths and weaknesses in others and gives thoughtful, constructive feedback.* Performs other related duties as needed.Skills/Abilities:* Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively and openly with multi-disciplinary program team members, program leadership, and non-technical personnel.* Excellent analytical skills to support modeling and analysis tasks.* Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, especially with regard to planning critical test and analysis activities.* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.* Team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with the ability to balance multiple competing tasks and demands.* Solid understanding of radiation interactions with materials and devices.Education:Requires a Bachelor's in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or other relevant field. A Master's degree or PhD is preferred.Experience:10+ years of Radiation Engineering or related experience.Additional Job Description:Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.Job Location:City: CambridgeState: MassachusettsPostal Code: 02139-3563Work-Life Balance: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 at
www.draper.com/careers .Equal Employment Opportunity:Draper is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We understand the value of diversity 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, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Draper is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact hr@draper.com.
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www.draper.com .Job Description Summary:A Radiation Engineer (DMTS) assesses and mitigates the impact of radiation on the performance of a system. This assessment could be in the form of analysis of environments, transport of those environments through system enclosures, modeling the interaction or radiation with components and sensors, or testing of components and sensors. Typical systems and components include inertial navigation systems, inertial sensors (accelerometers and gyroscopes), MEMS devices, ASICs, fiber optics, and other electronic components.Job Description:Duties/Responsibilities:* Support engineering decisions based on radiation effects on overall system performance.* Design, harden, and verify the performance of systems across multiple radiation effects, including dose rate, total ionizing dose (TID), neutron displacement damage (NDD), and single event effects (SEE).* Support interdisciplinary teams to ensure that radiation hardening is maintained across the product lifecycle.* Independently drive solutions to complex, multidisciplinary problems with a deep understanding of a customer's strategic priorities.* Capable of helping customers shape their needs and develop requirements for programs that solve their most challenging technical problems.* Lead large multidisciplinary teams (>10 people). Align team towards program goals and build trust within the team.* Subject Matter Expert (SME) in radiation effects analysis with broad knowledge across related technical disciplines.* Contributes to advancing State of the Art (SOA) solutions and techniques in their field.* Able to analyze Draper strategy and work with management to build capability in key areas to help sustain business growth.* Identifies risks common among multiple programs/technology areas/etc. and develops and executes mitigation strategies for them.* Works to improve operations at the enterprise level. Identifies areas for improvement within the organization and uses positive collaboration practices to achieve change.* Actively mentors and seeks opportunities to build depth for their area of expertise. Recognizes strengths and weaknesses in others and gives thoughtful, constructive feedback.* Performs other related duties as needed.Skills/Abilities:* Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively and openly with multi-disciplinary program team members, program leadership, and non-technical personnel.* Excellent analytical skills to support modeling and analysis tasks.* Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, especially with regard to planning critical test and analysis activities.* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.* Team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with the ability to balance multiple competing tasks and demands.* Solid understanding of radiation interactions with materials and devices.Education:Requires a Bachelor's in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or other relevant field. A Master's degree or PhD is preferred.Experience:10+ years of Radiation Engineering or related experience.Additional Job Description:Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.Job Location:City: CambridgeState: MassachusettsPostal Code: 02139-3563Work-Life Balance: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 at
www.draper.com/careers .Equal Employment Opportunity:Draper is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We understand the value of diversity 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, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Draper is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact hr@draper.com.
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