Senior Tech

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory•St. Petersburg, FL

About The Position

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with more than 2,000 employees. Senior Technicians complete assembly processes according to detailed process instructions and assist engineers in applying engineering technology to develop and test product assemblies or components. With supervision, they devise, fabricate, and assemble new or modified mechanical components and assemblies, and set up and test complete prototype units and sub-assemblies under operational conditions. The role requires strict adherence to process instructions and documentation requirements. Senior Technicians work closely with engineers and skilled operators under the limited supervision of senior technical personnel. Applicants selected for this position must obtain and maintain a government security clearance. The role is located in St. Petersburg, Florida. The stated US base salary is $45.16 per hour, with compensation determined by factors including work location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Draper describes programs supporting work-life balance, including workplace flexibility, employee clubs, health and finance workshops, off-site social events, and discounts to local museums and cultural activities.

Requirements

When the education requirement is met, at least 5 years of relevant experience is required.
When education requirements are not met, at least 10 years of relevant experience is required.
Knowledge of clean room practices and protocols.
Knowledge of a small-scale production environment.
Proficiency with MS Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, and Outlook.
Applicants selected for the position must obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor's degree is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform skilled assembly work, including building, assembling, modifying, and/or repairing prototypes.
Support engineers on technical projects and/or products by collecting, maintaining, organizing, compiling, and manipulating technical data according to guidelines.
Prepare engineering documentation, reports, and drawings, including sketches, flow charts, diagrams, and schematics.
Perform mathematical calculations according to engineering specifications.
Recommend alternative solutions to problems and obstacles.
May set up and conduct tests and record data to assist with engineering analysis.
With adequate training, may operate, clean, maintain, and/or calibrate assembly equipment requiring highly skilled and specialized knowledge.
Document work according to work unit policy, in handwritten form or using common computer-based software.
May mentor or train more junior technicians.
May perform other duties assigned specific to a particular engineering area.