Electronics Test Engineer

Draper•Cambridge, MA

1d•$75,000 - $156,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Draper’s contested environment Integration and Test (I&T) group is looking for a well-rounded electronics testing engineer with a history of test definition, planning, preparation, execution, and/or reporting. The candidate should have experience working with a variety of test instrumentation, and exposure to developing hardware control software. Experience with conducting field tests, working with analog or digital devices, circuit board design, and leading teams are also desirable. An ideal candidate would also have hands on experience with testing in one or more radiation environments, or exposure to analysis and modeling of radiation effects. While prior radiation testing experience is desired, it is not required. This position will provide the opportunity to develop this specialized and unique skillset through experience and mentorship from industry leading specialists. The role will require working with one or more teams in helping programs evaluate, refine, and validate components and hardware designs intended to operate in extremely challenging environments. An ability to support some amount of travel and work out of the Cambridge, MA office are also required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Applied Physics, or related field.
3-5 years in Systems Engineering or relevant role.
Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
Curiosity-driven approach to solving complex, industry and customer-driven problems as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Collaborate and communicate effectively and openly with multi-disciplinary program team members. program leadership, and non-technical personnel
Be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with the ability to balance multiple competing tasks and demands.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with a variety of test instrumentation
Exposure to developing hardware control software
Experience with conducting field tests
Experience with analog or digital devices
Circuit board design
Leading teams
Hands on experience with testing in one or more radiation environments, or exposure to analysis and modeling of radiation effects

Responsibilities

Help define an I&T approach for a particular component / subsystem / system and independently execute plan.
Contribute high quality content for technical reports and presentations with minimal guidance.
Adapt appropriately to changes in program requirements.
Proactively identify needs and concerns associated with plan execution and communicate them to project leadership.
Performs other duties as assigned.