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- You will join a small, growing team of Program Configuration Managers responsible for formal Configuration/Change Management (CM) activities on various Draper research, development, and production programs with prominent customers such as the Navy, Air Force, NASA, commercial, bio-medical, and others. - You will apply your prior experience towards developing, documenting, and executing a new, modernized strategy for conducting formal Configuration/Change Management activities in a Model-Based Systems Engineering environment for a program concerned with redesigning and producing a significant Government guidance system asset. - You will research and recommend a suitable commercial CM/PLM software tool, leveraging to the extent necessary the features of Draper’s existing infrastructure consisting of Dassault Systèmes Enovia 3D Experience and various other business enterprise tools. - You will interface with internal staff from Design Engineering, Digital Engineering, Production, Mission Assurance, and Programs, as well as with customer staff and subcontractors in the planning and execution of the CM function.

The Inspector B as part of the Draper team in Cambridge, MA., will:    *Perform inspections on a variety of materials, components, assemblies, and/or systems.  Types of inspections include visual, workmanship, dimensional, and electrical. *Must be able to use and interpret engineering drawings, sketches, and work to inspection procedures.  Must be able to follow and execute to verbal and written instructions. *Documents work results and generates inspection reports.  Must be knowledgeable in Microsoft applications such as Word and Excel. *Comply with safety and security rules and observes good housekeeping practices. *Accomplish assignments with minimum direct supervision.   Typical equipment used includes: For Mechanical Inspection-Microscopes. micrometers, gage blocks, pin gauges, comparators, surface plates, height gages, rotary tables, coordinate measuring machines, and roundness and surface analysis equipment. For Electrical Inspection-Oscilloscopes, Capacitance/impedance bridges, power supplies, and microscopes.

In this role, you will primarily design data structures that enable performant transfer of myriad data types to provide real-time collaboration and situational awareness in a map-based application.   Technologies and skillsets we're targeting: - Conflict-Free Replicated Data Type (CRDT) structures - database languages - Redis - GraphQL - web RTC - gRPC - cloud-based architecture - load balancing - scaling services Other secondary knowledge areas important for this role: - API gateway - federated gateway - load testing - content delivery network - video format translation - message queues - containerization - Docker - Podman - orchestration - Kubernetes - authentication - Keycloak - CAC - OAuth - web server communications - RESTful API development - web sockets

Responsibilities:     The Draper Program Finance organization is looking for an experienced Cost Estimator that will support all Draper business areas, including Strategic, Space, Biotechnology, and Electronic Systems. In this important role, the estimating analyst will closely collaborate with our internal business partners to provide detailed and accurate cost estimate analyses utilized across all contract type proposals.   The successful candidate will have an analytical approach, customer focus, strong attention to detail, and will provide superior service to internal partners.   The responsibilities for this role include the following:   - Developing, analyzing, evaluating, coordinating, and preparing cost proposals to US Government customers - Will lead the collection and accumulation of proposal inputs from cross-functional stakeholders - Supports development, consolidation, and pressure-testing of the basis of estimate (BoE) for all elements of cost (Labor, Material, Travel / Other Direct Costs, Subcontracts) for accuracy and completeness - Researches and analyzes historical data, and develops cost models to support proposal efforts and determine the of accuracy of functional estimates - Assesses estimating techniques and historical cost actuals documentation - Consolidates cost estimates in pricing tool / ERP system - Generates cost volume, financial analyses, and ad hoc support as needed - Supports the internal proposal review and approval process, which includes developing presentations for senior leadership - As required, will supports requests for information (RFI), related audit requests, fact-finding, compliance, submission, updates / revisions, and negotiations

The Strategic Systems Program office is seeking a Systems Engineering Program Manager.  This program develops, tests, and delivers the world’s most accurate and reliable guidance, navigation & control (GN&C) systems to enable credible, survivable, and resilient port-to-target solutions to support the US Navy.  The program manager will be responsible for the development and implementation of the program plans, schedules, and budget for the Systems Engineering area, as well as monitoring program performance and execution to those plans, including identifying and addressing risks and issues as needed.   The Systems Engineering Program Manager will report to the Associate Director of Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (SEIT).   - Developing, implementing, and executing a strategy for the Systems Engineering program area within Strategic Systems focused on the design and development of the LE2 guidance system. - Leading the D5LE2 Strategic Weapon System and Guidance System Architecture development including the prioritization of key technology enablers. - Leading the development and flow down of requirements supporting the D5LE2 Guidance System design and development activities. - Leading the development of the Digital Engineering (DE) processes and approaches for the Trident Guidance Program (specifically for LE2) including requirements and architecture management; descriptive system modeling; virtual system simulation; and digital twin development.  - Interfacing directly with US Navy customer, external program stakeholders, and internal stakeholders to support program alignment and execution. - Communicating clear program objectives and goals across program areas and help ensure alignment with overall strategy and priorities. - Developing detailed program plan for program area with clear timelines and milestones that is integrated with overall program plan and schedule. - Driving program monitoring and control processes by developing and using appropriate data and metrics to measure program performance and facilitating the tracking of program status within area of responsibility. - Ensuring compliance to internal policies, Trident program requirements, and quality management best practices. - Ensure that a strong, clear, and consistent systems engineering approach is applied across the LE2 program, including the SEIT, Avionics/Rad-Hard Electronics, and IMU Development efforts. - Monitoring and managing risks and opportunities within area of responsibility. - Fostering collaboration and teamwork among program stakeholders. - Continuously evaluating and improving program processes and outcomes within area of responsibility. - Supporting weekly and monthly program reviews to status execution within program area. - Developing and building team within program area by providing coaching, mentoring, and training as needed.

Draper is seeking a highly-qualified engineer in navigation and sensor fusion.  Relevant experience with sensor systems including electro-optical or infrared cameras, star cameras, radar, GPS, or signals of opportunity navigation is desirable.  Hands-on experience in project execution and in designing, developing, and validating real-time algorithms and software is preferred.  The engineer in this position will also be expected to provide technical support for internal and external research and development proposals, while staying abreast of the state of the art in navigation, target tracking, and sensor fusion.   Links: https://www.draper.com/press-release/draper-awarded-contract-support-development-next-generation-trident-ii-weapon-system https://www.draper.com/press-release/draper-equips-small-uavs-tomorrows-battlefield https://www.draper.com/news-releases/navigating-stars-makes-comeback    

Draper is looking for an experienced Government Accounting & Compliance Analyst to join the Government Compliance Team at Draper. This is a highly visible and impactful role that will be relied upon to ensure Draper’s business systems are compliant with DFARS regulations and internal policies and procedures. In addition, the successful candidate will apply professional expertise to execute the day-to-day aspects of government cost accounting. The candidate will perform various tasks pertaining to cost accounting compliance for government contracts, including regulatory review and interpretation for current and proposed contracts, preparation of annual cost-related submissions and supporting documentation, ongoing monitoring and review of transactional data for allowability and allocability, and providing support, training and guidance to ensure Draper complies with applicable regulations.   The position will interface with a nearly all areas within Draper, including  Internal Audit, Contracts / Subcontracts, Procurement, Property, Programs, Engineering, Legal, and Business Winning.  The right candidate is a highly motivated, energetic, and experienced individual that is keen on making significant and positive impacts to the company.   - Develop, implement and maintain government accounting and estimating policies and procedures that comply with Federal regulations - Responsible for supporting estimating system compliance; including training, system adequacy, policies and procedures, maintenance of centralized proposal center, real-time estimating compliance testing - Assist team in researching and interpreting Federal regulations to make determinations of allowability and compliance with regulations - Provide Government accounting expertise in support of preparation and submission of Government submissions - Serve as the DCMA cost monitor’s point of contact and Support DCMA cost monitoring activities (quarterly rates, planning, RFIs, and reporting) - Lead or co-lead external DCMA audits and reviews - Monitor business systems effectiveness and compliance through audits and reviews - Provide analysis of results, develop corrective actions in coordination with the Business System owners and key process stakeholders, follow up on corrective action plans and perform audit closeout activities - Collaborate with the Business System owners, key process stakeholders, group compliance focal points and Internal Audit - Support proposal pricing for “other than forward pricing” proposals - Maintain current knowledge on FAR, FAR Supplements, CAS, and DCAA accounting compliance - Develop, coordinate, and/or conduct compliance-related training as needed - Ensure adherence to pertinent regulatory requirements and to departmental/company policies, practices, and procedures - Support financial initiatives/special projects - Perform all other related duties as assigned  

The Bioengineering Division is seeking an experienced Senior Scientist to support the research and development of cutting-edge technologies. At Draper Bioengineering, we work at the interface between engineering and biology, and the successful applicant will join teams working on microphysiologic systems (organ-on-chip), along with other capabilities in development. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, observant, collaborative, and dedicated, and will serve as a subject matter expert, applying their foundational immunology knowledge and experience to exciting, interdisciplinary efforts.   Draper offers a distinctive atmosphere that blends the best aspects from academia, government, and industry and that fosters innovation, a supportive team environment, intellectual freedom and creativity, and an emphasis on career development. The available position offers the potential for career growth and opportunities to take on more responsibilities over-time.      Key Responsibilities: - Serve as an cell biologist and/or tissue bioengineer subject matter expert (emphasis on lung, liver, gastrointestinal, neural, and/or lymphoid tissue biology) for interdisciplinary teams including biologists, engineers, chemists, bioinformaticians, etc. - Plan and execute hands-on experiments in a BSL-2 lab with Draper’s novel in vitro platform technologies (microphysiological system or organs-on-chip); train and supervise junior staff. - Lead mammalian cell and tissue culture and assay development; assist in troubleshooting experimental work in coordination with colleagues as needed. - Analyze, report, and present experimental data to internal management, external customers, and/or for publication. - Work across a broad spectrum of engineering and biological applications to solve our customers’ most challenging needs including biodefense/biosecurity and medical countermeasure development applications. - Multitask within a dynamic and diverse project environment and adapt to changing priorities. - Support lab organization and maintenance as needed.

About the work   In this role, you will: - Tackle unique, complex problems tied to specific customer needs based on mission success criteria that change from project to project - Research, identify, and use cutting edge web technologies to develop custom solutions - Push the limits on what a browser is capable of in terms of capabilities and performance - Build one-of-a-kind user interfaces in React using Typescript - Use the Nx build system to create and manage packages - Write CSS to enhance and animate UIs focused on an excellent user experience - Develop and work with first- and third-party APIs to pull in wide varieties of data sets - Design data storage solutions in-browser and in external databases - Build, customize, and optimize CI/CD pipelines that deliver better products more quickly and efficiently - Contribute and learn alongside fellow React developers - Work with UX/UI engineers to design delightful, intuitive user interfaces - Have the opportunity to participate in Draper's internal research and development program This position requires travel for customer meetings, conferences, and test events, as well as a current US security clearance or the ability to obtain one.

Draper is seeking a Manager of Time Charging Compliance, reporting directly the Chief Financial Officer. This role is instrumental in overseeing and optimizing Draper’s charging practices and ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, internal policies and procedures. This is a crucial role for optimizing efficiency and safeguarding against legal and regulatory risks related to charging practices as well as ensuring ethical standards and compliant business operations.   Responsibilities:   • Serve as a strategic business partner to Draper leadership, compile and analyze data related to charging and provide insights to support strategic decision making • Monitor and analyze charging practices to ensure accuracy, consistency and compliance with company policies • Inform CFO of policy compliance gaps, or internal control issues, and recommend/assist in the implementation of proposed solutions • Develop new and update existing internal charging policies in line with how the business evolves in alignment with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and Draper’s established Cost Accounting Standards Disclosure Statement • Conduct regular surveillance reviews and selected audits to ensure adherence to expense policies and budgetary guidelines • Generate regular reports for management highlighting trends, discrepancies, and areas for improvement • Remain informed about relevant laws, company policies, and industry best practices related to charging • Develop and deliver training to educate employees on charging compliance requirements • Coordinate with functional operational assurance owners on identified processes • Collaborate across Finance and with Internal Audit, Human Resources, Legal, General Ledger, and Government Compliance on updates to policies and procedures • Offer support and guidance to resolve issues and inquiries related to charging practices • Support financial initiatives/special projects • Perform all other related duties as assigned    

Responsibilities:     An entry-level position that requires industrial security and customer service experience.  Responsible for assisting in the day-to-day operations of the Document Control team, to include, maintaining the classified accountability system, ensuring proper markings are applied, issuing receipts, dispatching and dispositioning classified material in accordance with the standards and regulations outlined in the 32 CFR Part 117, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) and Draper Policy and Procedures Manual.  Ensure data integrity within the accountability systems and provide security education and awareness training to ensure personnel are properly educated on the proper method of marking, handling, generating, storing and transmitting classified materials.   Essential Functions/Required Experience - Assist in the day-to-day operations of Draper's document control function, provide guidance and implement changes as necessary. Ensure day-to-day accuracy of the classified accountability system by properly tracking, receipting, dispatching and dispositioning all classified material. - Support all classified material by means of; preparing, marking, transferring ownership (internal and external), destroying, reproducing, couriering, inventorying, recording and filing all transactions. Prepare and review incoming and outgoing classified documents and media to confirm efficient processing while ensuring accuracy. - Assist in creating, documenting and implementing Standard Operating Procedures for all Draper's Document Control responsibilities. Assist with reviewing existing processes to enable the operation to modernize and utilize technological efficiencies. - Review audits, assist with documenting any findings and provide detailed results to Security management in a timely manner. Manage and destroy classified materials using disintegrating, degaussing equipment and maintain associate destruction records. - Provide assistance, when needed, to the Industrial Security and Mail Services functional areas. - Remain current on all DoD policies and procedures by successfully completing online courses and other training sessions.

- The candidate will be responsible for completing various semiconductor/advanced packaging processes, according to a detailed set of process instructions. - Strict adherence to process instructions and documentation requirements will be expected. - With adequate training and limited supervision, the candidate will perform work of an essentially repetitive nature requiring highly specialized skills for production of deliverable hardware. - Work will be done inside a semiconductor fabrication cleanroom and cleanroom protocols will be followed. - The candidate will work closely with a team of engineers and skilled operators.

Would you like to make a difference while enjoying great benefits and a flexible work environment?  Our team is looking for a government contracts professional to support our Electronic Systems business area. The full time, Senior Contracts Analyst provides cradle to grave contract management of a portfolio of U.S. Government prime and subcontracts with various customers.   The role provides the opportunity to support proposal development and to administer contracts throughout the contract lifecycle while ensuring adherence to internal policy and compliance with regulations.   The successful candidate will be a key member of the contract administration team, who is compliance oriented, experienced in the identification and mitigation of risk, adept at relationship building and highly organized.  This is a hybrid position requiring in office support 2 to 3 days/week.     Specific Responsibilities include:   - Proposal support including Solicitation review, active participation in gate reviews, basis of estimate (BOE) development and authoring of proposal conditions and assumptions - Proposal submission and negotiation including compliance with Truthful Cost or Pricing requirements - Contract review, redlining and negotiation - Ability to serve as primary point of contact on large research to production and/or production contracts - Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external customers regarding contract matters - Maintain contract files in accordance with internal guidelines - Support and collaborate with internal stakeholders to proactively anticipate business needs and develop sound recommendations for compliant solutions - Ability and willingness to mentor junior Contracts Administrators - Support other special projects and/or represent the department on cross-functional teams, as assigned.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Serve as a Subject Matter Expert resource for high-reliability and radiation hardened electronics for space and high reliability military systems applications - Review the selection, assembly and test of EEE (electrical, electronic, electromechanical) parts to ensure selected parts are reliable, effective and suitable - Demonstrate a working knowledge of common EEE part failure modes - Understand and apply “Physics of Failure” analyses for EEE part commodities - Demonstrate understanding of operating environments affecting electronic systems including radiation effects in space radiation environments - Evaluate radiation effects from single event upsets and total ionizing dose - Apply radiation hardening technologies to improve reliability of space flight systems - Evaluate and inspect design and manufacturing processes for electronic circuits, components, integrated systems and hardware installations, to ensure conformance - Demonstrate familiarity with microcircuit and semiconductor technologies including bonding, mounting, packaging and interposer  - Formulate, evaluate, and apply component failure mechanisms and physics of failure to verify electrical/electronic components conformance to established criteria - Independently identify failures, research screening and qualification test plans, and recommend potential technical solutions - Support Failure Review Boards to ensure failure analyses account for defects - Conduct Parts Materials and Processes Control Boards to mitigate risks of submitted Non-Standard Parts Requests (NSPARS) and Non-Standard Materials Requests (NSMARS) to ensure the guidelines of the MDA (Missile Defense Agency) Parts Materials and Processes Mission Assurance Plan (PMAP) are enforced - Travel to support various review activities an estimated 5%

Responsibilities: - Standing a fixed post during normal business hours or serving as a roving patrol.  - Checking badges of incoming employees and contractors. - Issuing badges to visitors who have been vetted through Visitor Control; - Ensuring that Lab and personal property is signed in and out of the facility as required - Monitoring and responding to alarms and dispatching appropriate personnel as required - Monitoring CCTV systems - Monitoring of Facilities and Safety systems. - Escorting visitors and contractors as required - Operation of baggage screening equipment, walk through metal detector, handheld metal detector various other duties associated with the screening of visitors and record keeping. - After-hours patrol of Draper facilities to include walking designated tours of Draper property and other locations inside and outside of Cambridge. - Identifying and reporting any security, facilities and/or safety related issues such as leaks, smoke, fire, abnormal temperature conditions, suspicious individuals or activity, etc. - Other security related duties may be made required

Draper is looking for an outstanding engineer to design and develop complex, real-time software applications used by state-of-the-art GN&C Systems.  The individual’s responsibilities will include: - Developing unique, real-time, highly reliable system software solutions for challenging problems, with emphasis on Hypersonic Weapon System or undersea GN&C applications - Contributing and collaborating as part of a team over the mission-critical software lifecycle, from architecture conceptualization, requirements analysis, and software implementation through final evaluation and software release - Executing software and system-level tests in various engineering environments, including complex software simulations and real-time hardware-in-the-loop environments - Clearly communicating algorithm designs, software designs, issues, risks, and development plans to managers and customers

This position will be located at the Draper campus at NASA’s Johnson Space Center (JSC) near Houston, TX.  The applicant will join a team of highly motivated Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) Engineers in the design, development, test, implementation and operation of spacecraft GNC systems for Earth, Moon, and Mars Missions.  We seek applicants who will fit well in this dynamic team while designing challenging GNC systems and developing GNC technologies crucial to Human Exploration missions with our JSC Customer - as well as with customers who value a presence at JSC. The applicant will be technically involved in various stages in the life cycle of the project including:  - Mission design & architecture trades - System design & requirement analyses - GNC algorithms and software development - GNC system integration & test   The applicant should have strong domain experience in one or more of the following technical disciplines:  - Guidance and Targeting - Navigation - Spacecraft Attitude Dynamics and Control Systems   With specialties in one or more of the following:  - Linear covariance analysis - Rendezvous and prox-ops design and analysis - Absolute and relative navigation using a variety of sensors - Sensor characterization and performance analysis - Entry, Descent and Landing (EDL) systems - Flight control stability and robustness analysis - Controls design for a variety of space vehicle systems  

Responsibilities:     This position is part of an 80+member Finance organization that directs the accounting, financial planning, treasury, and government compliance functions for Draper. This important role reports directly to the Assistant Controller and will provide critical support to the business in various accounting related areas.   The Travel Associate will provide full-cycle support associated with employee travel requests and expense reimbursement. Interact with internal and external stakeholders and service providers to ensure compliance with Draper’s Travel policy and related procedures. Work closely with Finance to drive efficiency and cost savings through analytics, reporting, auditing, and training. Assist in keeping all department functions and processes aligned with standard accounting practices and internal controls. Work to add value to the organization through vendor negotiations, best practices, and compliance

This position is an integral member of the Procurement department serving both its internal and external customers focused on achieving the organizational strategic objectives while balancing risk and regulatory compliance. Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remote. Responsibilities will include interfacing with potential and current suppliers, writing and releasing Request for Proposals (RFP) and Requests for Quotes (RFQ), reviewing proposed terms and conditions, negotiating agreements, and developing purchase orders in accordance with program specifications and other requirements. Applicant should have a keen interest in procurement/supply chain, excellent communication skills, and the ability to develop recommendations to senior staff to support solutions for moderate to complex problems.   Primary Responsibilities - Independently facilitating complex competitive procurement processes for goods and services in support of government and sponsor funded efforts. - Follows established procedures, practices, policies, and federal regulation to execute activities associated with purchasing goods, materials, supplies, and services to ensure terms are in the organization’s best interest. - Collaborate cross-functionally with program teams, legal, engineering, etc. to prepare and execute complex purchases, to include but not limited to, obtaining, and reviewing proposals/quotations, providing sufficient and compliant justification, and risk management strategy. - Lead negotiations involving Terms of Purchase, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses and agreements of moderate complexity. - Manages heavy a workload to procure a variety of supplies and services. - Develops new supply sources where vendors are inadequate. - Assist company program/functional offices in the market research, preparation, and successful execution of an RFP/RFQ in a timely manner. - Examines bids including performing price and/or cost analysis and ensures conformity with the RFP/RFQ requirements, federal regulation and addresses any deviations. - Reviews terms and conditions, identify areas that deviate from company policy and document assessment of risk and potential mitigation strategies to be reviewed with the Procurement management team. - Prepares pre-negotiation recommendations and leads negotiations on price and terms and conditions. - Develop strong documentation to satisfy departmental requirements and internal and external audits including writing clear, concise, and adequate procurement summaries, documenting source selection, negotiations, and price/cost analysis. - Prepares and maintains purchasing file for electronic attachment to PO in an ERP system. - Cross-functional collaboration with other Draper departments (i.e., Engineering, Legal, Accounting, Property, Contracts, Receiving, etc.) on a regular basis. - Provides procurement counsel and advice to requisitioners. - Responsible for the timely dissemination of pertinent information to other functional areas and project teams.  - Makes recommendations to supervisor for streamlining the procurement process within Draper. - Participates in special assignments from supervisor, including but not limited to, internal and external audits. - Arranges and coordinates supplier visits and in-house meetings. - Research issues of moderate complexity and provide recommendations for resolution. - Special assignment requests and cross-training (Contracts, Subcontracts, Procurement, Property) are encouraged.  

Draper is seeking a product engineer with experience in transitioning electro-mechanical products to manufacturing. The product engineer role at Draper is less about a specific “product” and more about providing a system-level perspective that will help mature advanced (often first-of-a-kind) prototype designs with an eye towards manufacturability, assimilability, and reliability (i.e. DFx). The role requires the candidate to support interactions between the program’s product needs for internal testing and characterization, subject matter experts and other internal groups like packaging, board assembly and system assembly. This role will also help develop plans for how to get from prototype to low-rate production. Experience with vendor management and an understanding of the DOD Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) process are important.   Specific responsibilities include: - Supporting cross-functional design engineering teams and managing the integration activities into the prototype stage of the hardware product development cycle. - Contribute to identifying risk and developing complex mitigation strategies, developing best practices, suggesting alternative solutions, and resolving issues in collaboration with the cross-functional teams. - Help design the transition path from prototype design to the manufacturing stage. - Support external vendors and/or internal services as necessary to achieve program goals. - Understand the product specifications, requirements, and production capability needed to meet those specifications in a low-rate production environment. - Ability to effectively communicate DFx study findings and proposed design updates to team members. - Strong organization, planning, and time management skills to achieve program goals.