Optical Instrument Engineer (from Experienced to Expert) page is loaded## Optical Instrument Engineer (from Experienced to Expert) locations:
Cambridge, MAtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
JR000895
- 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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Summary:
- As a Optical Instrument Engineer in the Electro-Mechanical Instruments Group, you will play a critical role in the development of Electro-Mechanical inertial instruments for cutting-edge guidance applications.
You will work closely with a team of engineers and physicists to build next-generation gyroscope, accelerometer and guidance-aiding sensor prototypes, characterize their performance, develop production roll-out and ultimately deliver production hardened sensors meeting some of the world’s most stringent requirements.
You will also be a key leader in the development of our junior engineering staff as a mentor and technical leader in a fast-paced, technically challenging environment.
- Job Description:
- Duties/Responsibilities*
- Drive solutions to complex problems with limited direction to design and develop precision instruments.
- Actively mentor less experienced Hardware Instrument engineers.
- Designs experiments, and experimental precision instruments to prove which design concepts are viable and optimal.
- Collaborates with other engineers to design and develop prototype and production hardware to meet the application needs.
- Collaborates with other groups to integrate precision instruments into larger systems, delivering on performance metrics.
- Develops initial processes for the fabrication of custom designed instruments.
- Drafts and presents formal technical documents, reports, and testing results to manager for approval.
- Provides training related to devices to employees, sub-contractors and/or customers.
- Performs independent research when needed for solving problems.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Skills/Abilities*
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Understanding of the design, development, and application of a wide variety of instruments.
- Understanding of the processes used in the fabrication of precision instrument hardware.
- Thorough understanding of applied math and physics.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient with general modeling and simulation tools such as MATLAB, computer-aided design (CAD) software, Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software, and/or other design & analysis tools relevant to your discipline.
- Education
- Requires a bachelors degree in Mechanical, Applied Physics, Electrical or Computer Engineering required;
Masters or PhD degree preferred.
- Experience
- Requires 5-10 years of experience in Hardware Instrument Engineering or related.
- Additional
Job Description:
- Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
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- Job Location - City:
- Cambridge
- Job Location - State:
- Massachusetts
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- The US base salary range for this full-time position is $75,000.00 - $
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