Draper
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Assembly Process Engineer 2

Pay
$75,000 – $156,000 per year
Location
St. Petersburg, FL · On-site
Job type
Full-time
Level
Senior
Experience
3+ years
Education
Bachelor's degree
Listed
20 days ago

Skills & highlights for this role

  • Government security clearance
  • CAD
  • root cause analysis
  • process troubleshooting
  • assembly process development

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.

Job Description Summary

The Assembly Process Engineer 2 provides production support and develops solutions to manufacturing challenges relevant to ruggedized miniature electro-mechanical systems, including systems for harsh environments (e.g. high-g, high temperature, high vibration).

This may include development and/or optimization of hardware packaging assembly processes, troubleshooting of tool/process issues, and root cause analysis for production failures. The engineer 2 will also be expected to help manage associated assembly operations including generating/maintaining relevant documents, assisting with personnel training, and actively monitoring production outputs.

The process engineering and manufacturing support team helps turn cutting edge designs into fielded hardware for our end customers.

Duties/Responsibilities

  • Use Computer Aided Design (CAD) programs to create product concepts.
  • Gather materials or resources needed to design the product.
  • Test the product for usability and safety.
  • Oversee the manufacturing and production process to set standards.
  • Help define the approach to solve a particular problem and independently execute assignments.
  • Contribute high quality content for technical reports and presentations with minimal guidance.
  • Proactively identify needs and concerns associated with design and manufacturing decisions and communicate them to project leadership.

Skills/Abilities

  • Curiosity-driven approach to solving complex, customer-driven problems as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Collaborate and communicate effectively and openly with multi-disciplinary program team members, program leadership, and non-technical personnel.
  • Be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with the ability to balance multiple competing tasks and demands.

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or other relevant field.

Experience

3-5 years experience in Product Engineering or related.

Additional Job Description

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

Connect With Draper for Future Opportunities! If you don't find the right posting in our Career Opportunities, you may submit your resume for future consideration.

  • Job Location - City: St. Petersburg
  • Job Location - State: Florida
  • Job Location - Postal Code: 33716

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $75,000.00 - $156,000.00

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Union ranges will be in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement's approved rates by location and role. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and does not include bonuses or benefits.

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.

Read the original posting

From Draper's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 20, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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Common questions

What is the salary for the Assembly Process Engineer 2 role at Draper?

The Assembly Process Engineer 2 posting at Draper states compensation of $75,000 – $156,000 per year. It is listed as a full-time position. Final pay may depend on location, experience, and interview evaluation on Draper's official career site.

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This Assembly Process Engineer 2 position at Draper is located in St. Petersburg, FL (On-site). Always check Draper's application page for specific state eligibility or relocation policies.

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