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.
We are seeking a skilled R&D Technician to join our team, responsible for performing fabrication, and assembly, and of airframes and components for unmanned aerial systems (UAS). In this role, you will work collaboratively with engineers and technicians to design, build, test, and fly UAS systems. This role is fully onsite and may require travel to support flight testing.
Responsibilities:Perform modifications to a COTS airframe to incorporate custom avionics and payloads
Perform fabrication, assembly, installation, repair, replacement, adjustment, and alignment of metallic, wood, plastic, and composite parts and components
Document first article fabrication and maintenance activities, including inspections, repairs, and component replacements
Conduct functional tests and operational checks following assembly or repair to verify proper system functionality and performance
Refine existing processes for better throughput and improved quality
Communicate with engineering and facilities staff in writing and verbally to convey needs, status, and issues
Collaborate with technicians, engineers, and management on appropriate technical solution while conforming to cost and time constraints
Expertise fabricating and modifying fiberglass assemblies to include cutting/trimming, adhesive bonding, and fastening (demonstrated experience on automobiles or watercraft is a plus)
Expertise with adhesive systems, to include surface preparation, and joining plastic, wood, composite, and metallic components
Expertise finishing assemblies to include hand sanding and painting
Experience developing manufacturing aids (jigs, fixtures) to ensure fitment and repeatable results
Experience with hand tools including rotary cutting/sanding, drills, taps, torque wrenches, power tools, and air tools
Strong written and verbal communicator and demonstrated experience pioneering fabrication/assembly on the fly and documenting processes
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lb
Model radio-controlled aircraft fabrication and hobby flying experience
Experience with 3D modeling in SolidWorks
Exposure to 3D additive manufacturing technology
Experience working with composites, either wet layup or prepreg materials
Machinist and welding skills with ability to interpret engineering drawings with geometric distancing and tolerancing (GD&T)
Experience building wire harnesses (stripping, crimping, and bundling) and experience soldering
Experience with electrical debug & fault isolation using basic electrical test equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, isolation testers)
Ambition to be mentored by colleagues to acquire additional skills and garner more responsibility of the full system fabrication
MORSE Corp’s pay 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.
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
- Expertise fabricating and modifying fiberglass assemblies (cutting/trimming, adhesive bonding, fastening)
- Expertise with adhesive systems, including surface preparation and joining plastic, wood, composite, and metallic components
- Expertise finishing assemblies including hand sanding and painting
- Experience developing manufacturing aids (jigs, fixtures) for fitment and repeatable results
- Experience with hand and power tools including rotary cutting/sanding, drills, taps, torque wrenches, and air tools
- Strong written and verbal communication and ability to document processes and fabrication activities
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lb
What the Team is Saying
MORSE Corp Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity is broadly accessible through 100% employee ownership, with all full‑time employees as shareholders. Ownership is positioned as a core element of total rewards alongside base pay and bonuses.
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Healthcare Strength — Core medical, dental, vision, life, and short/long‑term disability coverage are provided, with mental‑health benefits and FSA options also available. Pet insurance is additionally offered as part of the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — An open/unlimited PTO policy is paired with paid holidays and sick time, as well as parental leave and bereavement leave. Flexible hours and a hybrid schedule further support time‑off flexibility.
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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MORSE Corp Offices
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.
