Senior Technician (Met)

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.

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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.

Experience

* Requires graduation from a two year technical school.

There are no years of applicable experience in lieu of education requirement.

Education

Requires at least 10 years of applicable experience.

Additional Job Description:

Calibrate inspection, measurement, and test equipment (M&TE) in one or more of the following disciplines -DC/Low Frequency, RF/Microwave, and Time & Frequency, in order to ensure compliance with published specifications

Perform basic maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of precision equipment

Collect, compile, measure, summarize, and record data gathered during calibration.

• Identify out-of-tolerance conditions and perform corrective action via adjustments, component replacement, correction factors
• Military (i.e. PMEL) or other applicable training with a minimum of 7 years current and verifiable experience in the metrology field
• Practical experience with various standards including; NAVAIR 17-35TR (Requirements for Preparation of Instrument Calibration Procedures), and ANSI/NCSL Z540-1-1994 (Calibration Laboratories & M&TE General Requirements)
• Experience with Quality systems such as ISO 17025 - Competency of CalibrationLaboratories and uncertainty calculations is a plus
• Familiarity with the MetCal or METEAM suite
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)
• Ability to be a leader and work unsupervised
• Require a valid Driver's License for periodically to travel to other locations to perform necessary work.

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

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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.