Sr. Electro-Mechanical Instrumentation Engineer

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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Senior‑level Hardware Instrument Engineer applies scientific analysis and experimental methods to design, develop and evolve sensor instrument technology to meet the changing demands of our customers.

Hardware Instrument Engineers are expected to follow the full lifecycle of instruments from concept through manufacturing. Devices include, but are not limited to electro‑mechanical, electro‑optical and MEMS sensor systems. Performs responsibilities independently.

• Drive solutions to complex problems with limited direction to design and develop precision instruments.
• Actively mentor less experienced Hardware Instrument engineers.
• Design experiments and experimental precision instruments to prove which design concepts are viable and optimal.
• Collaborate with other engineers to design and develop prototype and production hardware to meet application needs.
• Collaborate with other groups to integrate precision instruments into larger systems, delivering on performance metrics.
• Develop initial processes for the fabrication of custom designed instruments.
• Draft and present formal technical documents, reports, and testing results to manager for approval.
• Provide training related to devices to employees, sub‑contractors and/or customers.
• Perform independent research when needed for solving problems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• 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.

Requires a bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Applied Physics, Electrical or Computer Engineering;
Masters or PhD degree preferred.

Requires 5‑10 years of experience in Hardware Instrument Engineering or related.

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

City:
Cambridge

State:
Massachusetts

Postal Code: 02139‑3563

US base salary range for this full‑time position is $75,000.00‑$.

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