Principal System Integration and Test Engineer

Draper Laboratory • Cambridge, MA

73d • $95,000 - $237,500

About The Position

Draper's Systems Integration and Test Division is seeking an integration and test engineer to primarily work in Draper's Strategic Systems and Electronic Systems business areas with possible assignments in the Space and Biotechnology business areas.

Requirements

• Requires a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Applied Physics, or related field.
• Requires 7-10 years in Systems Engineering or relevant role.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with any of the following: qual/acceptance testing, EMI, GPS, vibration, shock, pressure, temperature, and optics characterization.
• Experience automating and optimizing test infrastructure and processes.
• Familiarity with DOORS, SysML, LabView, MATLAB, Linux OS, and/or Python.

Responsibilities

• Manage and control priorities, scope, schedule, and cost to baselines by proactively monitoring program/task performance across larger activities.
• Independently derive system-level I&T requirements based on mission requirements and defines plans, approaches, and detailed test procedures to solve complex I&T problems.
• Helps customers understand and adequately mitigate and resolve I&T risks and issues.
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) able to develop and implement I&T approaches through a program lifecycle.
• Identify program/system-level I&T technical risks and develop and execute mitigation strategies.
• Develop, document, and teach best practices to less experienced engineers.
• Demonstrate strong organization, planning, and time management skills to achieve program goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Work-life balance programs including workplace flexibility.
• Employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga.
• Health and finance workshops.
• Off site social events.
• Discounts to local museums and cultural activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees