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Draper · 1 day ago

Senior Optical Engineer

Cambridge, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$82K/yr - $206K/yr

5+ years exp

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The Optical Engineer (SMTS) designs, develops, and tests optical technologies and systems, interacting with hardware and software design teams to ensure the qualification and manufacturability of new technologies.

Defense & Space

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Designing, analyzing, integrating components with optical devices, and demonstrating device prototypes

Develops, builds and tests systems and products based on optic, photonic and laser technologies

Interacts with device, hardware and software design teams to develop optical systems; specifying, selecting and qualifying active and passive optical components, developing and benchmarking system performance models

Develop and implement test procedures and/or evaluating and selecting appropriate test instrumentation

Provides multi-discipline support to instrumentation production by resolving technical issues associated with components, parts, products or systems

Testing of new and existing designs and documentation of changes through a formal engineering change notification process

Provides recommendations for cost reduction efforts

Applies quantitative analysis in determining root cause of highly technical problems and propose, develop and implement solutions for corrective action

Develops and maintain effective internal/external relationships

Drives solutions to complex problems with limited direction – contribute to requirements development, propose ways forward, and adapt appropriately to changes in requirements

Able to provide insight and suggest design modifications based on analysis outcomes, and to apply analysis techniques across a range of technical disciplines

Identify program/system-level technical risks and develop and execute mitigation strategies for them

Actively mentor less experienced engineers and provide thoughtful, constructive feedback

Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Optical EngineeringCircuit DesignFirmware DevelopmentMathematical SkillsAnalytical SkillsMechanical SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementProblem-Solving Skills

Required

Requires a bachelor's degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, or related field

5-10 years experience Optical Engineering experience or related field required

Proficiency in digital and analog electronics circuit design, high-performance, real-time embedded firmware development

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent mathematical skills

Excellent mechanical skills

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Excellent time management skills with the proven ability to meet deadlines

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to prioritize tasks

Thorough understanding of engineering theories and procedures

Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a US government security clearance

Preferred

Masters or PhD degree preferred

Benefits

Workplace flexibility

Employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga

Health and finance workshops

Off site social events

Discounts to local museums and cultural activities

Company

Draper

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We Engineer Solutions for the Nation’s Toughest Problems As an independent nonprofit engineering innovation company, Draper provides engineering services directly to government, industry, and academia.

Founded in 1938

Cambridge, MA, US

1001-5000 employees