Senior Photonics Engineer
Senior Photonics 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 cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper visit .
Job Description Summary:
As a Senior Photonics Engineer in the Photonic Systems Group the candidate will play a critical role in the development of advanced photonic platforms for sensors and quantum systems.The candidate will work closely with a team of engineers and physicists to model design develop and characterize prototype sensors systems and technology platforms.
Job Description:
Duties/Responsibilities
Develops and applies advanced design methods theories and research techniques.
Analyzes develops and recommends design approaches to meet prototype or production requirements.
Responsible for planning and conducting hardware projects or phases of projects.
Develops and applies advanced design methods theories and research techniques.
May provide technical consultation and work leadership to other team members.
Development of quantum optical and/or photonic sensors and instruments.
Provide recommendations for performance improvements and 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 execute analysis assignments under the oversight of program leadership.
Contribute content for technical reports and presentations with appropriate guidance.
Adapt appropriately to changes in program requirements.
Identify challenges associated with assigned work and communicate them to project leadership.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Skills/Abilities
Proficiency in programming language.
Ability to write software routines to run laboratory experiments including data collection storage and basic data reduction.
Demonstrated consistency accountability and flexibility managing multiple and competing priorities.
Proven ability to lead technical solutions to complex user requirements.
Excellent communication technical writing oral presentation and interpersonal skills.
Education
Requires a bachelors or masters degree in physics applied physics electrical engineering optics or similar. PhD degree preferred.
Experience
5-7 years experience in Physics Engineering or related with a bachelors degree.
3-5 years experience in Physics Engineering or related with a masters degree.
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:
MassachusettsJob Location - Postal Code:
02139-3563Our 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. 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 high-performance 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:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
