Draper · 11 hours ago
GPS Test Operator
Cape Canaveral, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$75K/yr - $156K/yr
3+ years expDraper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. They are seeking a GPS Test Operator to support testing of the Global Positioning System (GPS) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, responsible for operating and maintaining test receivers and ensuring compliance with contractual requirements.
Defense & Space
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
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
Qualification
Required
Requires a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Applied Physics, or related field
Requires 3-5 years in Systems Engineering or relevant role
The ability to be COMSEC and Crypto briefed, and conduct operations according to associated policies, procedures, and guidance
Capable of working day, evening, night and weekend shifts as scheduled by the site manager. Off hour and weekend test support is infrequent
Infrequent travel may be required to the following locations: Cambridge, MA, Colorado Springs, CO, Los Angeles, CA, and Menlo Park, CA
Ability to lift and install/remove electronic hardware and computer systems
The ability to understand GPS test specifications and apply the specifications to testing activities
Conduct and maintain equipment inventory records
Preferred
Knowledge of GPS with previous test experience
Familiarity with Spectrum Analyzer, Network Analyzers (VNA), signal generators, voltmeters and oscilloscopes is preferred
Basic knowledge of antennas, electronic equipment and GPS RF signals is favorable
Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Linux and Windows Computers, Cyber Security, COMSEC, MATLAB and Python are favorable
Familiarity with GPS, GPS antenna types, GPS satellites, Electronics, Radio Frequency transmission and attenuation
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
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.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jerry Wohletz
President and Chief Executive Officer
Brenan McCarragher
Chief Technology Officer
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