Integration and Test Systems Engineer

Draper • Cambridge, MA

1d • $62,500 - $125,000

About The Position

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com. Job Description Summary: The Production, Mission Operations, and Enhancements Division is seeking Graduating Senior or Recent College Graduate to join the Draper Systems Engineering team. Candidates will learn and apply the fundamentals of systems engineering to a broad, highly technical portfolio. A successful candidate will be: • Highly motivated to support the delivery of technology solutions that are of strategic importance to the nation • Dedicated to developing the in-depth mission and technology domain expertise that enable realization of such solutions for complex systems • Capable of working & coordinating responsibilities inside a multidisciplinary team Tasking may include: Identification of customer needs, development of use cases, requirements analysis and flow-down, system concept/architecture development (including analysis of alternatives, test design, interface definition/control, verification/test planning, development of system engineering documentation, model development, vehicle and mission-level simulation development, performance assessment, documentation of analysis results, and presentation of results both internal and external stake-holders. The individual should be a highly motivated self-starter with willingness to learn and participate in an exciting team environment. The opportunity to work as part of team developing state-of-the-art test equipment will enable significant growth opportunities for a motivated individual. Job Description: Duties/Responsibilities • Ability to independently complete assignments by applying technical knowledge to defined problems with minimal oversight. • Contribute content for technical reports and presentations with appropriate guidance. • Adapt appropriately to changes in program requirements. • Identify challenges associated with assigned work and communicate them to project leadership. • Performs other duties as assigned. Skills/Abilities • 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.

Requirements

• Requires a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Applied Physics, or related field.
• 0-3 years in Systems Engineering or relevant role.
• 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.
• Candidates should have demonstrated experience and sound knowledge in core technologies (mechanical, electrical and/or software design) as well as practical systems engineering skills required to integrate core technical disciplines
• Experience in system modeling and dynamic simulation development
• Strong presentation skills and the ability to articulate complex technical ideas to a broad audience

Nice To Haves

• Experience with systems engineering and requirements process
• Experience with systems modeling using SysML
• Experience in the design of integration hardware/software systems
• Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Ability to independently complete assignments by applying technical knowledge to defined problems with minimal oversight.
• Contribute content for technical reports and presentations with appropriate guidance.
• Adapt appropriately to changes in program requirements.
• Identify challenges associated with assigned work and communicate them to project leadership.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Our work is very important to us, but so is our life outside of work.
• Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility, employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga, health and finance workshops, off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level