Electrical R&D Technician
About the job
- Ability to work in a rapidly changing research and development environment.
- Ability to follow detailed fabrication processes for complex prototypes while maintaining a high degree of quality and accuracy.
- Ability to follow technical diagrams and schematics to fabricate or route wire harnesses, including routing and termination by crimping or soldering using various connector types; experience stripping, crimping, terminating, and labeling wires and cables.
- Experience debugging electrical systems and isolating faults using basic electrical test equipment, including oscilloscopes, multimeters, and isolation testers.
- Experience fabricating 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 pounds.
- Willingness to travel up to 25%.
- U.S. citizenship is required, along with the ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance.
- Contribute to the development of aerial vehicle components, subsystems, and systems.
- Modify a commercial off-the-shelf airframe to incorporate custom avionics and payloads.
- Implement Engineering Change Orders on hardware or provide engineers with feedback on assembly or fabrication issues.
- Perform electrical functionality and continuity tests.
- Inspect assemblies, printed circuit boards, and harnesses for defects and compliance with good workmanship practices.
- Perform visual and microscope inspection and rework of printed circuit boards with surface-mount technology components; remove and replace through-hole and surface-mount components using hot-air tools.
- Assemble, prototype, fabricate, test, and troubleshoot complex electromechanical systems.
- Conduct functional tests and operational checks following assembly or repair to verify system functionality and performance.
About the company
MORSE Corp develops AI, machine learning, autonomous systems, and software for national security. It delivers R&D and deployment services to U.S. defense and intelligence agencies as a prime or subcontractor under firm-fixed-price contracts. The company’s edge comes from being 100% employee-owned and focusing on mission-oriented rapid solution engineering that combines software, algorithms, and systems integration for defense needs. Its goal is to provide reliable, mission-critical technology—especially AI-enabled and autonomous capabilities—that enables operations in challenging environments and to grow long-term government contracts.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
Grant
Total Funding
$9.8M
Headquarters
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Founded
2014
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- DARPA awarded MORSE up to $695,773 in May 2026 for EEI demos.
- SkySight joined MORSE's DARPA Albatross work, strengthening weather-aware autonomous flight capability.
- MORSE posted 2026 openings for systems, software, and aerospace algorithms engineers.
What critics are saying
- DOJ settled a $4.6 million False Claims Act case against MORSE on March 26, 2025.
- The case exposed false SPRS cybersecurity scores and NIST 800-171 noncompliance.
- A debarment or suspension would cripple MORSE's DoD revenue base within months.
What makes MORSE Corp unique
- Employee-owned structure aligns engineers with contract execution, not venture exit.
- Cambridge, Arlington, and Seattle offices position MORSE near DARPA and Navy customers.
- MORSE specializes in GPS-denied autonomy, mission planning, and defense algorithm integration.
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Benefits
- Flexible Work Hours