Project Tech

Draper Labs; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Draper Laboratory in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Project Technician to perform highly skilled work under limited supervision. You will clean, maintain, and calibrate facilities and equipment, executing complex manual tasks and operating automated systems critical to Draper's deliverables.

Requires an Associates degree (Bachelor's preferred) with 10–15 years of relevant experience; U.S. security clearance (Secret) is required.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associates Degree in engineering or science; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Two years of technical schooling may substitute for college degree.
• Military Technical School completion acceptable.

Responsibilities

• With limited or no supervision, documents own work in handwritten form or using computer software.
• Performs scientific experiments and tests with complex lab equipment independently or with senior personnel.
• Applies analytic and test experience in acceptance procedures.
• Programs computer controlled automated/semi-automated equipment.
• Mentors or trains junior technicians when directed.
• Other temporary assignments as needed by supervisor.

Skills

MS Windows

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Specialized production skills

Education

Associates Degree in engineering or science (Bachelor's preferred)

Job description

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.

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.

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 [e-mail].