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Hardware Instrument Engineer 2

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.

A Hardware Instrument Engineer 2 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 sensors systems.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Applies technical knowledge to domains related to their area of expertise, and seeks out new technical skills to support program needs.
• Analyzes requirements and develops appropriate precision instruments with minimal guidance.
• Designs experiments and experimental hardware 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 basic independent research and seeks assistance when needed for solving problems.
• Contributes content for technical reports and presentations with appropriate guidance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills / Abilities

Education

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

Experience

Requires 3-5 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.

Draper 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 hr@draper.com .