Senior Solid-State Sensor Engineer with Security Clearance
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on62, Sparks Street, Old Cambridge, West Cambridge, Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, 02138, United States
About Draper
Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. With over 2,000 employees, we 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.
About the Role
As a Senior Solid-State Sensor Engineer in the instruments group, you will play a critical role in the development of inertial instruments for cutting-edge guidance applications. You will work closely with a team of engineers and physicists to build next-generation gyroscope, accelerometer, and guidance-aiding sensor prototypes. Your journey involves characterizing performance, developing production roll-out strategies, and ultimately delivering production-hardened sensors that meet some of the world's most stringent requirements.
This role is ideal for those who enjoy working at the intersection of physics and real-world application. You will thrive in a hands-on environment where you can build, prototype, and iterate complex systems alongside other experts. You will own or contribute to system architecture and instrument development, collaborating with subject matter experts to solve complex, real-world problems.
Hiring Process & Application
Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance. If you are interested in this opportunity and the chance to work at a nationally renowned R&D innovation company, please apply now at www.draper.com/careers.
If you do not find the right posting in our Career Opportunities, you may submit your resume for future consideration at www.draper.com.
Culture & Commitment
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.
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.
Work location
Work model: On-site
62, Sparks Street, Old Cambridge, West Cambridge, Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, 02138, United States
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleDesign and develop precision instruments for inertial guidance applications
- check_circleMentor less experienced hardware instrument engineers
- check_circleCollaborate with engineers to build prototype and production hardware
- check_circleIntegrate precision instruments into larger systems to meet performance metrics
- check_circleDevelop initial fabrication processes for custom designed instruments
- check_circleDraft and present technical documents, reports, and testing results for approval
- check_circleProvide training on devices to employees, subcontractors, and customers
- check_circleDesign experiments to validate design concepts and optimize performance
Requirements
- verifiedBachelor's degree in Mechanical, Applied Physics, Electrical or Computer Engineering
- verifiedMasters or PhD degree preferred
- verified5-10 years of experience in Hardware Instrument Engineering or related
- verifiedGovernment security clearance required
Nice to Have
Masters or PhD degree.
Benefits & Perks
check_circleWorkplace flexibility programscheck_circleEmployee clubs including photography and yogacheck_circleHealth and finance workshopscheck_circleOff-site social eventsDiscounts to local museums and cultural activities
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Matlab, Computer-Aided Design, Finite Element Analysis, Mems, Solid-State Physics, Control Systems, Hardware Instrument Engineering.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Applied Physics, Electrical or Computer Engineering required; Master's degree preferred; PhD degree preferred.
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Day-to-day, the Senior Solid-State Sensor Engineer with Security Clearance at Draper will design and develop precision instruments for inertial guidance applications; mentor less experienced hardware instrument engineers; collaborate with engineers to build prototype and production hardware; and integrate precision instruments into larger systems to meet performance metrics.
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To qualify for the Senior Solid-State Sensor Engineer with Security Clearance at Draper position, applicants should have: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Applied Physics, Electrical or Computer Engineering; Masters or PhD degree preferred; 5-10 years of experience in Hardware Instrument Engineering or related; and Government security clearance required.
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Senior Solid-State Sensor Engineer with Security Clearance at Draper is based in 62, Sparks Street, Old Cambridge, West Cambridge, Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, 02138, United States. This is a on-site role.
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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Applied Physics, Electrical or Computer Engineering required; Master's degree preferred; and PhD degree preferred.
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About Draper
Draper, headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, operates as an independent nonprofit engineering innovation company within the defense and space manufacturing sector. The organization specializes in developing practical solutions for complex challenges faced by the nation. It delivers engineering services directly to government agencies, industry partners, and academic institutions. Draper participates in projects as a prime contractor, subcontractor, or collaborator within various consortia.
The company applies its technical expertise across a diverse range of domains, extending from space exploration to undersea operations and numerous intermediate fields. Its approach focuses on the delivery of functional, working solutions rather than theoretical concepts. By maintaining a versatile operational model, Draper supports critical initiatives across multiple sectors. The firm's structure allows it to adapt to specific project requirements while maintaining a commitment to rigorous engineering standards. This model enables the organization to address difficult problems requiring specialized knowledge and innovation. Through its work, Draper contributes to the advancement of technology in defense, space, and related engineering disciplines.
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