Project Tech (Destructive Physical Analysis/Metrology )

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 www.draper.com.

Job Description Summary:

Are you the kind of Technician who enjoys seeing beneath the surface, literally? We’re looking for a skilled Project Tech who thrives on taking components apart, examining them under microscopes to uncover the success/failures inside.
In this role you will:

🔹Perform destructive physical analysis on critical components to uncover how they’re built and why they succeed or fail by carefully dismantling or stressing components, then preparing samples for inspection
🔹Apply advanced metrology techniques to measure features and document every detail
🔹Work with engineers to deliver insights that shape designs, improve reliability, and ensure mission critical performance. Your failure analysis provides them with the necessary data and visuals that help guide improvements
🔹This role is in a cleanroom environment handling delicate parts, following strict safety protocols, and using a variety of specialized equipment
If you’re an expert with microscopes, measurement tools, and lab techniques, and you enjoy the challenge of uncovering the hidden story behind every part, this is the place where your skills will directly impact innovation.

Job Description:

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

The US base salary range for this full-time position is

$53.92 - $53.92

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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.

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. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact [email protected].