Distinguished Optics Engineer

Overview:

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper 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. For more information about Draper, visit

Job Description Summary: As a Distinguished Optical Instrument Engineer in the Electro-Optical Instruments Group, you will play a leadership role in the development of Electro-Optical inertial instruments for cutting-edge guidance applications. You will oversee and strategically guide a team of engineers and physicists to build next-generation gyroscopes, accelerometer and guidance-aiding sensor prototypes. Your team will be responsible for characterizing the performance, developing production roll-out and ultimately delivering production hardened sensors meeting some of the world's most stringent requirements. You will be a key leader in the development of our junior engineering staff as a mentor and technical leader in a fast-paced, technically challenging environment.

Job Description:

Duties/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.

* Provide recommendations for cost reduction efforts.

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

* Develop and maintain effective internal/external relationships.

* Independently drive solutions to complex, multidisciplinary problems with a deep understanding of a customer's strategic priorities.

* Capable of helping customers shape their needs and develop requirements for programs that solve their most challenging technical problems.

* Subject Matter Expert (SME) in offensive cybersecurity and cyber software development with broad knowledge across related technical disciplines.

* Contributes to advancing State of the Art (SOA) solutions and techniques in their field.

* Able to analyze Draper strategy and work with management to build capability in key areas to help sustain business growth.

* Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills/Abilities

* 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.

Education

Requires a bachelor's degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, or related field. Masters or PhD degree preferred.

Experience

15+ years experience Optical Engineering experience or related field required.

Additional Job Description:

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

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Job Location - City: Cambridge

Job Location - State: Massachusetts

Job Location - Postal Code: 02139-3563

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