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Principal Hardware Instrument Engineer

2 months ago


Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States Draper Labs Full time
Job Summary

Draper Labs is seeking a highly skilled Hardware Instrument Engineer to join our team. As a key member of our instrumentation group, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and evolving sensor instrument technology to meet the changing demands of our customers.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement precision instrument solutions to complex problems.
  • Lead instrumentation development teams and provide technical and management oversight.
  • Analyze precision instrument requirements and develop appropriate technology architectures.
  • Design experiments and experimental hardware to prove design concepts.
  • Collaborate with other engineers to design and develop precision instrument prototypes and production hardware.
  • Develop initial processes for the fabrication of custom designed instruments.
  • Draft and present formal technical documents, reports, and testing results.
  • Provide training related to devices to employees, sub-contractors, and customers.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Applied Physics, Electrical, or Computer Engineering required; Master's or PhD degree preferred.
  • 10-15 years of experience in Hardware Instrument Engineering or related field.
  • 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.
What We Offer

Draper Labs is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development.

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, health and finance workshops, off-site social events, and discounts to local museums and cultural activities.