MORSE Corp is an employee owned, small business based in Cambridge, MA, Arlington, VA, and Seattle, WA with a history of fielding cutting-edge technology. MORSE boasts a specially selected team of scientists, engineers, and software developers to deliver best-in-class technical solutions that solve difficult multidisciplinary problems faced by the US National Security Ecosystem.
As an Electrical R&D Technician at MORSE you will be applying skills across a variety of disciplines to support the development of cutting-edge unmanned aerial vehicles and other integrated systems. MORSE is searching for candidates with experience building electro-mechanical systems and testing with a particular focus on electronics and electrical components. This position will be onsite in our Cambridge lab and office.
Responsibilities:Contribute to the development of aerial vehicle components, sub-systems and systems
Perform modifications to a COTS airframe to incorporate custom avionics and payloads
Implement Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) on hardware or feed back assembly/fab issues to engineers.
Perform electrical tests for functionality and continuity.
Inspect assemblies, PCBs, harnesses for defects and compliance with good workmanship practices.
Perform visual/microscope inspection and rework of PCBs with SMT components. Remove and replace through-hole and SMT components using hot air tools
Assemble, prototype, fabricate, test, and troubleshoot complex electro-mechanical systems
Conduct functional tests and operational checks following assembly or repair to verify proper system functionality and performance
US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED and the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance
Ability to work in a rapidly-changing R&D environment
Ability to follow detailed fabrication processes of complex prototypes to high degree of quality and accuracy
Capable of following technical diagrams and schematics to fabricate and/or route wire harnesses, routing, and termination (crimping, soldering) using various connector types, crimps or soldering.
Experienced in operations such as stripping, crimping, termination and labeling of wires and cables.
Experience with electrical debug & fault isolation using basic electrical test equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, isolation testers)
Experience in the fabrication of mechanical and electrical systems using commonly used techniques and tools,
Ability to identify issues, communicate them and work with engineers to develop solutions
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
MORSE Corp’s salary range for this role carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors, including but not limited to, prior experience, education, skills and expertise, location, internal equity, and other factors that are job related and consistent with business need. Therefore, final offer amounts may vary from the amount stated. Depending on role eligibility, total compensation may also include bonus, stock, 401(k) match, paid time off, medical, dental, vision and life insurance.
Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year. MORSE maintains an “open” leave policy that does not restrict exempt, regular full-time employees to a specific number of paid sick or vacation days. However, this policy is not an “unlimited” paid leave policy.
The team at MORSE takes pride in being the smart team that is easy to work with. We focus on steady, long-term success with an emphasis on exceptionalism and delivering mission-critical impact to our customers. For more information, please visit www.morsecorp.com.
Skills Required
- U.S. citizenship
- Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance
- Ability to work in a rapidly changing R&D environment
- Ability to follow detailed fabrication processes for complex prototypes with high quality and accuracy
- Ability to read technical diagrams and schematics
- Experience fabricating and routing wire harnesses, including stripping, crimping, soldering, termination, and labeling
- Experience with electrical debugging and fault isolation using oscilloscopes, multimeters, and isolation testers
- Experience fabricating mechanical and electrical systems using common techniques and tools
- Ability to identify issues, communicate them, and collaborate with engineers on solutions
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
What the Team is Saying
MORSE Corp Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Feedback suggests employee ownership and broad equity participation provide long‑term upside, with the company described as 100% employee‑owned and all full‑time employees receiving equity. Third‑party profiles also highlight equity as part of total rewards, reinforcing its accessibility.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Feedback suggests an open PTO policy alongside paid holidays, sick time, bereavement and military leave creates generous time‑off flexibility. Hybrid schedules and flexible hours are noted as complementary practices depending on role.
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Parental & Family Support — Feedback suggests generous parental leave, family medical leave, and a post‑parental return‑to‑work program offer strong family support. Facilities such as an onsite Mother’s Room are also noted.
MORSE Corp Insights
What We Do
MORSE is a specially selected team of scientists, engineers, and software developers who use asymmetric and unconventional approaches to deploy practical solutions that solve difficult multi-disciplinary problems faced by the US National Security Ecosystem.
Why Work With Us
We have culture of exceptionally talented, smart individuals united by the goal of fielding high-quality, novel technology to support our customers in the National Security Ecosystem. The internal MORSE ethos involves fostering individuals to pursue goals and interests, innovate, and solve hard problems.
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Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
We are hybrid and in the office at least 3 days/week. This may vary for teams working with hardware, manufacturing, security, IT, operations, or classified systems.
