MORSE Corp · 7 hours ago
R&D Technician
Cambridge, MA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$60K/yr - $100K/yrMORSE Corp is an employee owned, small business based in Cambridge, MA, Arlington, VA, and Seattle, WA, specializing in cutting-edge technology for the US National Security Ecosystem. They are seeking a skilled R&D Technician responsible for fabricating and assembling airframes and components for unmanned aerial systems, collaborating with engineers and technicians to design, build, test, and fly UAS systems.
AerospaceInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Perform modifications to a COTS airframe to incorporate custom avionics and payloads
Perform fabrication, assembly, installation, repair, replacement, adjustment, and alignment of metallic, wood, plastic, and composite parts and components
Document first article fabrication and maintenance activities, including inspections, repairs, and component replacements
Conduct functional tests and operational checks following assembly or repair to verify proper system functionality and performance
Refine existing processes for better throughput and improved quality
Communicate with engineering and facilities staff in writing and verbally to convey needs, status, and issues
Collaborate with technicians, engineers, and management on appropriate technical solution while conforming to cost and time constraints
Qualification
Required
Expertise fabricating and modifying fiberglass assemblies to include cutting/trimming, adhesive bonding, and fastening (demonstrated experience on automobiles or watercraft is a plus)
Expertise with adhesive systems, to include surface preparation, and joining plastic, wood, composite, and metallic components
Expertise finishing assemblies to include hand sanding and painting
Experience developing manufacturing aids (jigs, fixtures) to ensure fitment and repeatable results
Experience with hand tools including rotary cutting/sanding, drills, taps, torque wrenches, power tools, and air tools
Strong written and verbal communicator and demonstrated experience pioneering fabrication/assembly on the fly and documenting processes
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lb
Preferred
Model radio-controlled aircraft fabrication and hobby flying experience
Experience with 3D modeling in SolidWorks
Exposure to 3D additive manufacturing technology
Experience working with composites, either wet layup or prepreg materials
Machinist and welding skills with ability to interpret engineering drawings with geometric distancing and tolerancing (GD&T)
Experience building wire harnesses (stripping, crimping, and bundling) and experience soldering
Experience with electrical debug & fault isolation using basic electrical test equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, isolation testers)
Ambition to be mentored by colleagues to acquire additional skills and garner more responsibility of the full system fabrication
Benefits
Bonus
Stock
401(k) match
Paid time off
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
10 paid holidays per year
Open leave policy
Company
MORSE Corp
MORSE Corp provides Artificial Intelligence, Test & Evaluation, Mission Planning Software, and Unmanned Vehicle R&D Services
Founded in 2014
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
MassChallenge
2024-06-04Non Equity Assistance
Leadership Team
Bobby Cohanim
Co-Founder
Eric Nelson
Chief Technology Officer - Software
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