Hardware Physics Engr PMTS

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Hybrid Available:
Cambridge, MA:
Full time:
Posted Today: JR002996
** Overview:
** Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation.

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** Job Description

Summary:

** A Principal Hardware Physics Engineer is a physicist, applied physicist, optical engineer, electrical engineer or similar who works at the intersection of physics and engineering. Someone in this role designs, develops, modifies, and tests hardware and produces prototype designs. Diagnoses malfunctions and makes modifications to produce desired results. Compiles and evaluates design and test data and prepares technical specifications and is responsible for planning and conducting projects or phases of projects.

The new hire will work on one or more projects to deliver innovative solutions to complex problems by developing novel multi-physics systems that may integrate nuclear engineering, MEMS sensors, optics, electronics, and actuators into aerospace systems which address critical national needs. The person will need to work across organizations to technically contribute to existing programs and help propose future concepts.

Candidates should be interested in novel nuclear systems and precision sensors while being willing to venture into new and unexplored areas. Experience in application areas such as inertial guidance, spacecraft development, nuclear power and propulsion, radiochemistry, radiation hardened aerospace systems, hypersonic vehicles/modeling, and high-power optics/lasers are beneficial but not required. The candidate will be expected to work effectively in a team environment and communicate progress through reports and presentations.

The ideal candidate will have an advanced degree in physics, nuclear engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, materials science, or a related field. Desired skills include:
• A strong background in computational analysis using modeling tools such as Comsol, Ansys, Matlab/Simulink, Solidworks, TCAD, MCNP, CEPXS and/or Geant.
• Ability to develop creative solutions to complex systems problems by leveraging novel nuclear physics, MEMS technology, fluid modeling, advanced optics and related technologies.
• Willingness to occasionally travel (< 1/quarter) for testing or to visit sponsors.
• Ability to work with program managers and customers to define needs/requirements, help write proposals and eventually lead technical efforts.
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* Job Description:

**** Duties/Responsibilities*
* • Develops and applies advanced design methods, theories, and research techniques.
• Analyzes, develops, and recommends design approaches to meet prototype or production requirements.
• Responsible for planning and conducting hardware projects or phases of projects.
• Develops and applies advanced design methods, theories, and research techniques.
• May provide technical consultation and work leadership to other team members.
• Development of quantum, optical, and/or photonic sensors and instruments.
• Provide recommendations for performance improvements and cost reduction efforts.
• Apply quantitative analysis in determining root cause of highly technical problems and propose, develop and implement…