Hardware Instrumentation Engineer

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory

Job Location:

Cambridge, MA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 62500 - 237500

Posted on: 13 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 Draper continues to grow were hiring experienced engineers with expertise in sensor and instrumentation technology to support programs from early concept development through manufacturing and deployment.

As a Hardware Instrumentation Engineer you will play a critical role in the design development integration and production of high-precision inertial instruments for advanced guidance applications. You will work closely with cross-functional teams of engineers and physicists to develop next-generation gyroscopes accelerometers and guidance-aiding sensors building and characterizing prototypes developing production rollout strategies and ultimately delivering production hardened instruments that meet some of the worlds most stringent performance and reliability requirements.

This role spans the full product lifecycle and requires hands-on technical experience across sensor development electro-mechanical and solid-state device design control systems sensor readout electronics mechanical design and system integration. Experience with MEMS or solid-state sensor technologies precision instrumentation and performance characterization is highly valued. Knowledge of optical displacement sensing technologies is a plus.

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:

Preferred Qualifications

Experience designing and developing electro-mechanical or electromagnetic instrumentation systems
Working knowledge of control system electronics and mechanical design principles; FEA experience preferred
Exposure to optical displacement sensing technologies is desirable
Demonstrated experience with novel or emerging technologies that advance fabrication assembly miniaturization or system integration
Highly self-motivated with the ability to thrive in a multidisciplinary collaborative environment
Interest in mentoring students and junior engineers
Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to brief technical and non-technical audiences
Proven track record of technical leadership creativity and inventiveness

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

Job Location - Postal Code:

02139-3563

The US base salary range for this full-time position is

$62500.00 - $237500.00

Our salary ranges are determined by role level and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors including job-related skills experience and relevant education or training. Union ranges will be in compliance with the collective bargaining agreements approved rates by location and role. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only and does not include bonuses or benefits.

Our 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 .

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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 engine...