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$100k – $275k per year
Location
In office (Cambridge)
Seniority
Staff · 10+ years exp
Employment
Full-Time

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 23, 2026. First seen by Alion on May 19, 2026. Draper scores B on the Alion truth index.

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Draper is an American non-profit research and development laboratory founded in 1932 at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and made independent in 1973. It designs guidance, navigation and control systems, and its predecessor built the Apollo guidance computer that landed astronauts on the Moon, work that shaped the whole field of inertial navigation. Headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, it works for defence, intelligence, space and biomedical customers, and its non-profit status lets it act as a trusted independent adviser on programmes where a contractor with products to sell would face a conflict.

Overview:

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 Supervisor (of Instrument Technicians) leads a team of hourly union technicians specializing in precision mechanical instrument assemblies, electro-optic components and fiber optic sensor integration. The Supervisor works closely with both technical staff and technicians, serving as a bridge to translate staff needs to work plans. The supervisor delegates work assignments, performs performance evaluations, and develops and mentors’ assembly technicians.

Job Description:

Duties/Responsibilities

  • Supervise ten or more Electrical/Mechanical Assembly Technicians including scheduling daily work assignments, performing annual evaluations, and participate in the hiring process as needed.
  • Interface with engineering on potential design and build issues, including materials and processes including providing constructive feedback and alternative approaches for consideration.
  • Collaborate with staff members for input on special applications requiring specific skills and equipment.
  • Manage the Assembly Lab operations including planning for materials/consumables, preventative maintenance for lab equipment, and ensuring employees are current with required training and certification.
  • Support the facility planning activities, including research and recommendations for capital equipment purchases.
  • Screening and tracking incoming work requests including ensuring instructions are complete and accurate with appropriate drawings and models (if needed).
  • Work with group management and materials planning to ensure customer needs are met. Manage the demand using the Epicor ERP tool suite.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills/Abilities

  • Able to interpret and derive assembly instructions.
  • Able to quickly derive a feasible path forward for submitted assembly demand.
  • Strong understanding of current industry capabilities and state of the art assembly and fabrication techniques.
  • Able to mentor employees to ensure career growth.
  • Familiarity with chemistries used in electronics manufacturing including flux systems, solutions, and various epoxy and coating systems.

- Familiarity with electronics assembly processes including fabrication (Screen Printing, Pick-and-Place, Reflow Oven), rework (hand soldering, hot gas rework), validation tools (Xray, inspection microscopy) and cable / harness manufacturing methods and equipment.

Education

High School Education or Equivalent

Experience

  • 10+ years of experience fabricating and assembling electronic products, cable harnesses and box-build assemblies.
  • 5+ years of supervisory experience.

Additional Job Description:

Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain government security clearance

Connect With Draper for Future Opportunities! If you don't find the right posting in our Career Opportunities, you may submit your resume for future consideration.

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

$100,000.00 - $275,000.00

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. If this specific job opportunity and the chance to work at a nationally renowned R&D innovation company appeals to you, apply now www.draper.com/careers.

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 [email protected].

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