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 while maintaining a collaborative, enjoyable work experience for our employees. Our team values work-life balance through flexibility and other programs, along with a comprehensive benefits package for employees and families. For more information, please visit www.morsecorp.com.
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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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