Supervisor 2, Instrument Technicians with Security Clearance

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

The Supervisor of Instrument Technicians leads a team of hourly union technicians specializing in precision mechanical instrument assemblies, electro-optic components, and fiber optic sensor integration. This role serves as a critical bridge between technical staff and the workforce, translating engineering needs into actionable work plans.

In this position, you will manage the daily operations of the Assembly Lab, overseeing scheduling, performance evaluations, and the hiring process for ten or more Electrical/Mechanical Assembly Technicians. You will interface directly with engineering teams to provide constructive feedback on design and build issues, materials, and processes. Your day-to-day involves managing lab operations, including planning for materials and consumables, overseeing preventative maintenance for lab equipment, and ensuring all employees maintain current training and certifications. Additionally, you will support facility planning activities and manage demand using the Epicor ERP tool suite to ensure customer needs are met.

Hiring Process & Requirements

Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com.

Life at Draper

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.