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Draper
Draper is seeking an Astronomical Instrument Engineer with a background in astronomy, optical engineering, optomechanics, or astrophysics to design, model, test, and use astronomical observing instruments. The role involves hands-on technical experience with optics-based celestial imaging instruments, data reduction, and analysis, as well as modeling and simulation. The successful candidate will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop complex technology solutions and contribute to precision instrument fabrication and integration.
Headquarters
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Company Size
1001-5000 employees
Draper is a nonprofit engineering innovation company that designs, develops, and deploys advanced technological solutions for national defense, space exploration, and biomedical applications. Its multidisciplinary capabilities span biotechnology systems, electronic systems, strategic systems, and space systems, delivering field-ready prototypes and integrated solutions. Draper emphasizes applied research and collaboration with government and industry partners.
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Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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