Mechanical Instrumentation Engineer
Mechanical Instrumentation 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 a Instrument Engineer in the ElectroMechanical Instruments Group you will play a critical role in the development of ElectroMechanical inertial instruments for cuttingedge guidance applications. You will work closely with a team of engineers and physicists to build nextgeneration gyroscope accelerometer and guidanceaiding sensor prototypes characterize their performance develop production rollout and ultimately deliver production hardened sensors meeting some of the worlds 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 fastpaced technically challenging environment.Additional Job Description
The ideal candidate is a subject matter expert (SME) in the design of highprecision mechanical systems for fielded realworld applications. Highend precision mechanical design engineering Optomechanics Control Systems and MEMS experience are examples of skills we are seeking for this role. The candidate will be expected to assist or lead the architecture design and delivery of electromechanical instruments and coordinate a team of SMEs to deliver the electronic hardware of sensor systems including power control and signal process subsystems. The candidate will have a practical understanding of electrical systems and control systems and eagerness to understand the intricacies of instrument design beyond his/her subject matter expertise. The ideal candidate will possess a history of handson design/build skills experience rolling out designs to a manufacturing environment and the ability and desire to build teams of engineers from the ground up.
Job Description:
A Hardware Instrument Engineer (PMTS) 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 Lifecyle of instruments from concept through manufacturing. Devices include but are not limited to Electromechanical ElectroOptical and MEMS sensors systems.
Duties/Responsibilities
Subject Matter Expert in precision instruments development knowledgeable and experienced in multiple technical disciplines.
Assess customer needs and evaluate candidate precision instruments solutions to complex problems.
Lead precision instruments development teams providing technical and management oversight.
Identify precision instrument risks and develop and execute mitigation strategies.
Analyzes precision instruments requirements and develops appropriate technology architectures.
Designs experiments and experimental hardware to prove which design concepts are viable and optimal.
Collaborates with other engineers to design and develop precision instrument prototypes 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.
Provides training related to devices to employees subcontractors and/or customers.
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 problemsolving skills.
Proficient with general modeling and simulation tools such as MATLAB computeraided 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 1015 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:
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 .
Employment Type
Full-Time
