Senior Imaging Scientist

Company Overview

 

Headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Draper Laboratory is a research and development laboratory employing more than 750 engineers, scientists, and technicians on a broad array of programs for government and commercial sponsors among its approximately 1,100 employees. Our sponsored work encompasses capabilities in Strategic Systems, Space Systems, Tactical Systems, Special Operations, and Biomedical Engineering.

 

Draper?s roots date to the 1930s when Dr. Charles Stark Draper created a teaching laboratory at MIT to develop the instrumentation needed to make precise measurements of angular and linear motion. The Laboratory was renamed for its founder in 1970 and remained a part of MIT until 1973 when it became an independent, not-for-profit research and development corporation.

 

Since the beginning, Draper has nurtured a highly skilled and motivated work force supported by a network of exceptional design, fabrication, and test facilities. This combination of highly trained technical talent and state-of-the-art facilities enables the Laboratory not only to deliver the design and development of first-of-a-kind systems incorporating innovative technology, but also to offer high-value-added engineering services to a broad range of government and commercial sponsors.

 

Position Description & Responsibilities

 

The Senior Imaging Scientist position is a lead position defining, planning, and executing the development of one-of-a-kind imaging systems for adverse environments. Applications include vision-based guidance, surveillance and reconnaissance, tracking, biomedical imaging, and space exploration. We are seeking an individual with a demonstrated track record directing the hardware development of advanced imaging systems, ideally across multiple imaging modalities and associated technologies (hyperspectral, IR, millimeter, terahertz, x-ray, LIDAR, sonar, etc.). The successful candidate with have a proven capability to launch new initiatives, manage multidisciplinary teams, develop interdepartmental collaboration, secure external funding, and attain positive interface with customers.

 

 

Required Education & Experience

Ph.D. or equivalent degree(s) in Physics, Optics, or Electrical Engineering with a minimum of 15 years relevant experience desired. Ideal candidate would be familiar with the state-of-the-art in imaging sensors, electro-optics, device packaging, optical design, and image processing. The individual must be highly self-motivated, thrive in a multidisciplinary team environment, and clearly exude passion for his/her work. Excellent written and oral communication skills are a necessity.

 

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.