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Draper · 3 days ago

Senior Hardware Integration and Test Engineer

Cambridge, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$82K/yr - $206K/yr

5+ years exp

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. They are seeking a Senior Integration & Test Engineer to work in a multidisciplinary environment to conceptualize, build, and test advanced electro-mechanical and electro-optical systems for various applications including defense and space.

Defense & Space

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

Responsibilities

Able to take ownership of assignments and guide others as needed; successfully lead tasks while tracking priorities, scope, cost and schedule

Derive plans, approaches, procedures for solving complex I&T problems across a program lifecycle, capturing all assumptions and adapting appropriately to changes in requirements with limited direction

Independently contributes high quality content for technical reports and presentations which shows an understanding of their task and an awareness of the intended audience. Demonstrates both confidence and success when presenting technical information during meetings with internal and external stakeholders

Identify program/system-level technical risks and develop and execute mitigation strategies

Actively mentor less experienced engineers and provide thoughtful, constructive feedback

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

VerificationValidationTest plan developmentElectro-mechanical systemsElectro-optical systemsData analysis methodsSoftware programmingModel Based Systems EngineeringControl theoryTeam collaborationMentoring

Required

Requires a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Applied Physics, or related field

Requires 5-7 years in Systems Engineering or relevant role

Highly experienced with verification and validation planning and execution for industry applications, including design of test or design of experiment methodologies

Proven ability to derive test plans, approaches, and procedures for solving complex I&T problems across a program lifecycle, capturing all assumptions and adapting appropriately to changes in requirements and program direction with limited to no direction

Demonstrated experience developing large scale test programs and plans, and systems engineering documents for complex electro-mechanical and/or electro-optical systems

Proven ability to design and develop test systems (hardware and software), test equipment, and fixturing required to support integration and testing activities for assigned programs

Demonstrated ability to lead small to medium sized teams, collaborate, and present to stakeholders across internal and external functional boundaries

Demonstrated ability to lead multiple tasks and programs while tracking priorities, scope, cost, and schedule

Proven ability to take ownership of multiple programs and assignments while providing guidance to program leadership and team members

Demonstrated ability to identify program and system-level technical risks and develop and execute effective mitigation strategies

Significant experience with integration, testing, and troubleshooting of complex electro-mechanical and/or electro-optical systems and their sensors

Demonstrated experience in completing system design technical baseline activities e.g., SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, etc

Ability to effectively collect relevant data and apply data analysis methods and data analytics tools to extract critical information on a wide variety of systems

Proficiency in at least one software programming language and its use for system testing (e.g., MATLAB, Python, LabVIEW)

Preferred

Majority of experience working with strategic weapon systems, DoD, space, GN&C, inertial systems, and the like

Knowledge of MBSE (Model Based Systems Engineering) that includes system modeling languages (e.g., SysML) and relevant tools (e.g., MagicDraw)

Experience in functional system modeling and simulation development using MATLAB, Simulink, or other comparable tools

Experience with the use of DOORS for systems requirements development, traceability, and/or verification and validation

Knowledge of control theory, or mixed-signal hardware systems, computer vision, sensor fusion

Familiarity with LabVIEW, Python, C, C++, MATLAB

Proficiency with CAD or FEA/CFD modeling tools

Benefits

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.

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