Senior Mechanical Instrument Engineer

4 days ago


Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States Draper Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Mechanical Instrument Engineer to join our Electro-Mechanical Instruments Group. As a key member of our team, you will play a critical role in the development of cutting-edge guidance applications, working closely with engineers and physicists to design and build next-generation gyroscope, accelerometer, and guidance-aiding sensor prototypes.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design and develop precision instruments to meet the application needs of our clients.
  • Collaborate with other engineers to design and develop prototype and production hardware.
  • Actively mentor less experienced Hardware Instrument engineers.
  • Develop initial processes for the fabrication of custom designed instruments.
  • Provide training related to devices to employees, sub-contractors, and/or customers.
  • Perform independent research when needed for solving problems.
Requirements
  • Requires a bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Applied Physics, Electrical, or Computer Engineering.
  • Requires 5-10 years of experience in Hardware Instrument Engineering or a related field.
  • Must be highly self-motivated and thrive in a multidisciplinary team environment.
  • Ability and interest in mentoring students and junior engineers.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
About Draper

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. We tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation.



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