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Cambridge, MA, USA
56K-56K Hourly
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Cambridge, MA, USA
56K-56K Hourly
Expert/Leader
Performs highly specialized technical work involving equipment maintenance, calibration, laboratory experiments, acceptance testing, and production of complex hardware. Documents work, programs automated and semi-automated equipment, and may train or supervise junior technicians. Requires strong attention to detail, specialized production skills, an associate degree in engineering or science or equivalent technical training, and 10–15 years of relevant experience. A Secret security clearance must be obtained and maintained.
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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:

The Project Technician performs highly skilled work under limited supervision of senior technical personnel. Perform cleaning, maintenance, and/or calibration of critical facilities and equipment requiring highly skilled and specialized knowledge. Performs work of an essentially repetitive nature requiring highly specialized skills for production of Draper's most complex deliverable hardware. Such work shall involve extremely complex manual tasks requiring high degrees of manual dexterity and attention to detail and/or the operation of complex automated or semi­ automated equipment requiring highly evolved production skills.

Job Description:

Duties/Responsibilities

  • With limited or no supervision, carefully documents their own work consistent with work unit policy in handwritten form or using common computer-based software.

  • Performs scientific experiments and/or tests with complex laboratory equipment independently or in collaboration with senior technical personnel.

  • Applies analytic and test experience in the execution of acceptance procedures independently or in collaboration with senior technical personnel.

  • Programs computer controlled automated and semi-automated equipment.

  • At the discretion of the supervisor, performs focused training to grow and enhance skills for betterment of the department or the Laboratory as a whole.

  • As needed, mentor, train or supervise more junior technicians.

  • Other temporary assignments at the discretion of the supervisor.

Skills/Abilities

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Applications; MS Windows, Word, Excel etc.

  • Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.

  • Possess highly specialized skills for production for assigned work area.

  • Possess a high degree of attention to detail.

Education

  • Requires a minimum Associates Degree in engineering or science program, A Bachelor's Degree is strongly preferred.

In Lieu required college degree, a minimum of two years of technical schooling may be satisfied through one of the following.

  • High school diploma or its equivalents, plus two years of technical schooling related to engineering or science. 

  • Completion of Military Technical School

Experience

  • When education requirement is met, requires a minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience.

  • When education requirements are not met, requires a minimum of 15 years' of relevant experience.

Additional Job Description:

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

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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

$55.80 - $55.80

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Union ranges will be in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement's approved rates by location and role. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.  Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and does not include bonuses or benefits.

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].

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