Principal MEMS /Photonics Microfabrication Engineer

Company: Charles Stark Draper Laboratory
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: October 11, 2020

Job Description:

OverviewDraper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 1,800 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 www.draper.com.

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. If this specific job opportunity and the chance to work at a nationally renowned R&D innovation company appeals to you, apply now www.draper.com/careers.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Draper is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We understand the value of diversity 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, gender identity, 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. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact hr@draper.com.ResponsibilitiesAs a Principal MEMS /Photonics Microfabrication Engineer in the Microfabrication Processes Group, the candidate will play a critical leadership role in novel concept generation as well as the development of advanced microfabricated sensors utilizing MEMS, Photonics and novel Materials. The candidate will provide technical leadership for teams of engineers and physicists to model, design, develop, and characterize prototype sensors, with an emphasis on fabrication challenges.QualificationsA Ph.D. or M.S. in physics, applied physics, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, electrical engineering, material science, optics, photonics or related discipline is required, plus at least 6 years of relevant experience. Demonstrated expertise in design and fabrication of MEMS and/or photonic devices is required. A track record of successful proposal development/business capture and program execution as a technical leader is highly desirable. The individual must be self-motivated, inquisitive, and must thrive in a multidisciplinary team environment. Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to brief non-technical audiences, are required.

Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance

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