Microsystems Integration Engineer
Salary$63k – $238k
LocationCambridge, MA
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityLead
DepartmentMicrosystems Integration Group
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedSep 8, 2026 · 1mo ago
Verified live1d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Experience in a microfabrication and/or micro-assembly laboratory environment
Excellent communication and analytical skills
Understand microelectronics metrology techniques such as SEM, X-ray, and optical microscopy
Comfortable conducting experiments, analyzing data, and presenting results
System design and experience on multidisciplinary team including vendors and external technologies
Background in electrical, mechanical, chemical, and/or materials engineering
Demonstrated examples of self-driven efforts in technical areas outside their academic training
Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance
Familiarity with concepts in heterogeneous electronics integration and packaging
US citizenship
Skills
SEM
X-ray
optical microscopy
modeling software
simulation software
Benefits
Workplace flexibility
Employee clubs
Health and finance workshops
Off site social events
Discounts to local museums and cultural activities
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 Microsystems Integration Group is seeking staff for design and manufacturing process development of multi-die, micron-scale electronic systems for research, commercial, and national defense applications. The candidate will be part of a team that employs both industry-standard and bespoke methods of electronics packaging including precision component alignment, bonding, 3-D electrical connect, and ruggedization applied to functional low rate production end products.
Requirements
Experience in a microfabrication and/or micro-assembly laboratory environment and excellent communication and analytical skills are required. Familiarity with concepts in heterogeneous electronics integration and packaging are desired. The candidate should understand microelectronics metrology techniques such as SEM, X-ray, and optical microscopy. The role will support multiple interdisciplinary programs and will require a candidate who is comfortable conducting experiments, analyzing data, and presenting results. System design and experience on multidisciplinary team including vendors and external technologies is critical.
The candidate should have a background in electrical, mechanical, chemical, and/or materials engineering and have demonstrated examples of self-driven efforts in technical areas outside their academic training. The candidate will work in a diverse team-based environment alongside technical staff of varying levels of expertise to execute technical tasks and communicate technical matters to engineering and management.
Job Description:
Duties/Responsibilities
• Designs and develops Microelectromechanical devices/sensors, schematics and physical layouts of integrated MEMS components or packaged assemblies.
• Assesses performance and process capabilities of potential MEMS device designs using modeling or simulation software.
• Tests and evaluates devices using a variety of tools, protocols, and software.
• Analyzes and addresses issues such as reliability, yield improvement, and/or failure.
Additional Job Description:
This position will require the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance. Minimum requirement for a security clearance is US citizenship.
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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
$62,500.00 - $237,500.00
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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.
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