Sr Mechanical Designer

Cambridge, MA, USFull-time2026-10-06 → 2026-11-10

Based in United StatesSecurity clearance required

Core

Creates designs and technical drawings for fixturing and test equipment, developing mechanical layouts and manufacturing systems.

Role type

Senior Mechanical CAD Designer

Builds

Fixturing, test equipment, and manufacturing systems

Domain

Defense contracting / Mechanical Engineering

Required skills

3D CAD design, 2D drawing production, SolidWorks, CREO, 3DX Product Lifecycle Management, tolerance calculation, thermal and structural analysis, manufacturing and assembly processes, MIL-STD-31000, ANSI Y14.5 dimensioning & tolerancing

Preferred skills

Defense contracting environment experience

Technologies

SolidWorks, CREO, 3DX

Responsibilities

Prepare calculations for proposed machines, sketch and draw designs based on engineer input, calculate tolerance and structural factors, submit drawings to management and construction teams, support building and installation processes, finalize designs for production, mentor junior staff

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

About draper

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.