Principal Optical Engineer
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Job Description
Overview:
Draper is an independent nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge MA. The 2000 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 crossfertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper visit .
Job Description Summary:
As an Principal Optical Engineer in the Sensors and Imaging Systems Group you will play a critical role in the development of Optical ElectroOptic and AtomOptic systems.You will work closely with a team of engineers and physicists to develop prototype and test cuttingedge instrument and system designs. You will be heavily involved in building ground breaking technology and solving the worlds most difficult problems. Additionally you will be involved in sensor integration into position timing and navigation systems including modeling testing and characterization of complete systems.
You will be expected to spend time in the lab performing hands on tasks with development hardware as well as helping to develop and update hardware and system models. Development hardware is often tested off site with customer oversight and you will be expected to support this type of test program. You must be willing to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams and be able to communicate complex ideas to nontechnical audiences.
Job Description:
Designing analyzing integrating components with optical devices and demonstrating device prototypes.
Develops builds and tests systems and products based on optic photonic and laser technologies.
Interacts with device hardware and software design teams to develop optical systems; specifying selecting and qualifying active and passive optical components developing and benchmarking system performance models.
Develop and implement test procedures and/or evaluating and selecting appropriate test instrumentation.
Provides multidiscipline support to instrumentation production by resolving technical issues associated with components parts products or systems.
Testing of new and existing designs and documentation of changes through a formal engineering change notification process.
Provide recommendations for cost reduction efforts.
Apply quantitative analysis in determining root cause of highly technical problems and propose develop and implement solutions for corrective action.
Develop and maintain effective internal/external relationships.
Independently drive solutions to complex problems develop requirements propose ways forward when customer requirements are unclear or incomplete and adapt appropriately to changes in requirements.
Subject Matter Expert (SME) in cyber security able to plan design and execute large scale technical software and hardware solutions.
Able to provide insight and suggest design modifications based on analysis outcomes and to apply analysis techniques across a range of technical disciplines
Identify program/systemlevel technical risks and develop and execute mitigation strategies for them.
Develop document and teach best practices to less experienced engineers; Demonstrate strong organization planning and time management skills to achieve program goals.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Skills/Abilities
Proficiency in digital and analog electronics circuit design highperformance realtime embedded firmware development.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent mathematical skills.
Excellent mechanical skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills with the proven ability to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and problemsolving skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks.
Thorough understanding of engineering theories and procedures.
Education
Requires a bachelors degree in Optical Engineering Physics or related field. Masters or PhD degree preferred.
Experience
1015 years experience Optical Engineering experience or related field required
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:
CambridgeJob Location State:
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0Our work is very important to us but so is our life outside of work. Draper supports many programs to improve worklife 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. If this specific job opportunity and the chance to work at a nationally renowned R&D innovation company appeals to you apply now is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity and its impact on a highperformance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex disability age sexual orientation national origin veteran status or genetic information. Draper is committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment its services programs and activities. To request reasonable accommodation please contact .
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
