What are the responsibilities and job description for the Microsystems Integration Engineer position at Draper Labs?
| Requisition ID | 2023-7815 |
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- Design, fabricate and test novel microfluidic devices
- Plan and conduct experiments in collaboration with biology or electronics staff
- Summarize data, interpret results, and format data for reporting via presentation or publication
- Support lab organization and maintenance, such as sourcing and preparation of chemicals and materials, and calibration/maintenance of instrumentation
- Troubleshoot experimental issues
The position may also feature proposal writing, business development, and work with external collaborators from government, academia, and industry.
- Minimum BA/BS degree in Engineering or related disciplines
- Experience working with electronics and/or microfluidic devices and supporting hardware
- Working knowledge of fluid dynamics, thermal transport, and electric circuit theory
- Familiarity with CAD and physical modeling tools and additive manufacturing technologies
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with engineers, scientists, management, and other stakeholders across all relevant disciplines
- Proficiency with standard workplace and technical software such as Matlab, Labview, Python, Solidworks, Comsol/ANSYS.
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