Job Description
MORSE Corp is an employee owned small business based in Cambridge MA Arlington VA and Seattle WA with a history of fielding cutting-edge technology. MORSE boasts a specially selected team of scientists engineers and software developers to deliver best-in-class technical solutions that solve difficult multidisciplinary problems faced by the US National Security Ecosystem.
As an Electrical R&D Technician at MORSE you will be applying skills across a variety of disciplines to support the development of cutting-edge unmanned aerial vehicles and other integrated systems. MORSE is searching for candidates with experience building electro-mechanical systems and testing with a particular focus on electronics and electrical components. This position will be onsite in our Cambridge lab and office.
Responsibilities:Contribute to the development of aerial vehicle components sub-systems and systems
Perform modifications to a COTS airframe to incorporate custom avionics and payloads
Implement Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) on hardware or feed back assembly/fab issues to engineers.
Perform electrical tests for functionality and continuity.
Inspect assemblies PCBs harnesses for defects and compliance with good workmanship practices.
Perform visual/microscope inspection and rework of PCBs with SMT components. Remove and replace through-hole and SMT components using hot air tools
Assemble prototype fabricate test and troubleshoot complex electro-mechanical systems
Conduct functional tests and operational checks following assembly or repair to verify proper system functionality and performance
US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED and the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance
Ability to work in a rapidly-changing R&D environment
Ability to follow detailed fabrication processes of complex prototypes to high degree of quality and accuracy
Capable of following technical diagrams and schematics to fabricate and/or route wire harnesses routing and termination (crimping soldering) using various connector types crimps or soldering.
Experienced in operations such as stripping crimping termination and labeling of wires and cables.
Experience with electrical debug & fault isolation using basic electrical test equipment (oscilloscopes multimeters isolation testers)
Experience in the fabrication of mechanical and electrical systems using commonly used techniques and tools
Ability to identify issues communicate them and work with engineers to develop solutions
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
MORSE Corp’s salary range for this role carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors including but not limited to prior experience education skills and expertise location internal equity and other factors that are job related and consistent with business need. Therefore final offer amounts may vary from the amount stated. Depending on role eligibility total compensation may also include bonus stock 401(k) match paid time off medical dental vision and life insurance.
Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year. MORSE maintains an “open” leave policy that does not restrict exempt regular full-time employees to a specific number of paid sick or vacation days. However this policy is not an “unlimited” paid leave policy.
The team at MORSE takes pride in being the smart team that is easy to work with. We focus on steady long-term success with an emphasis on exceptionalism and delivering mission-critical impact to our customers. For more information please visit www.morsecorp.com.
Skills Required
- Experience building electro-mechanical systems
- Experience building wire harnesses and soldering
- Experience with electrical debug and fault isolation
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
- US Citizenship and ability to obtain Security Clearance
What the Team is Saying
MORSE Corp Compensation & Benefits Highlights
- Equity Value & Accessibility—Equity is broadly offered through a 100% employee‑owned structure in which all full‑time employees are shareholders. This makes ownership a standard component of total rewards rather than limited to select roles.
- Healthcare Strength—Core coverage spans medical dental vision FSA life insurance and short‑ and long‑term disability with mental‑health benefits noted. The breadth signals strong protection across routine care and income‑replacement needs.
- Leave & Time Off Breadth—An open/unlimited PTO policy is paired with paid holidays sick days and bereavement leave. Hybrid flexibility supports time‑away planning alongside day‑to‑day scheduling.
MORSE Corp Insights
What We Do
MORSE is a specially selected team of scientists engineers and software developers who use asymmetric and unconventional approaches to deploy practical solutions that solve difficult multi-disciplinary problems faced by the US National Security Ecosystem.
Why Work With Us
We have culture of exceptionally talented smart individuals united by the goal of fielding high-quality novel technology to support our customers in the National Security Ecosystem. The internal MORSE ethos involves fostering individuals to pursue goals and interests innovate and solve hard problems.
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Date Posted
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