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Draper · 3 months ago

Principal LabVIEW Test Equipment Development Engineer

Cambridge, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$95K/yr - $238K/yr

7+ years exp

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA, tackling important national challenges. They are seeking a Principal LabVIEW Test Equipment Development Engineer to lead multidisciplinary strategic systems test equipment development, providing full system lifecycle development and management of complex electrical, mechanical, and software-based test equipment.

Defense & Space

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead the development of test equipment or system testing through the product lifecycle

Gain a strong understanding of the Unit Under Test to derive test equipment requirements, design, and architecture

Utilize and drive Model Based Systems Engineering approaches for open/flexible architectures to be used across programs and units under test

Generate plans for the development, maintenance, and upgrade of hardware and software for new and existing test equipment systems

Lead internal and external collaborative development environments

Apply strong systems engineering principles to product or test equipment development processes could include leading all aspects of Integration & Test and data package development and release

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

Qualification

LabVIEWSystems EngineeringIntegration & TestModel Based Systems EngineeringEmbedded Software DevelopmentData AcquisitionCommunicationTeam CollaborationTime Management

Required

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

Certified LabVIEW architect or developer with deep knowledge on instruments, communications, and data flow using NI based, COTS or specialized instrumented solutions

The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and capable of working at a high technical level with strong ability to lead teams and collaborate across internal and external functional boundaries

Experience in developing and documenting related activities (plans, procedures, software or hardware design documentation)

Experience and proven skills related to working in a process driven environment, while complying with procedures

Excellent communication, collaborative, and interpersonal skills

Experience working with lab equipment (scopes, meters, power supplies), Hardware in the Loop, embedded software development, or support to production

Preferred

Experience in any of the following areas is a plus: Inertial instruments, GN&C systems, Missile systems, Air defense, Factory test equipment, System test and verification, Data acquisition and analysis, Control theory, System modeling and test, Integration and test of HW and SW elements, Electronics-based test of components and/or subassemblies

Benefits

Workplace flexibility

Employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga

Health and finance workshops

Off site social events

Discounts to local museums and cultural activities

Company

Draper

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We Engineer Solutions for the Nation’s Toughest Problems As an independent nonprofit engineering innovation company, Draper provides engineering services directly to government, industry, and academia.

Founded in 1938

Cambridge, MA, US

1001-5000 employees