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Electrical Integration and Test Engineer

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Cambridge, MA, USA
82K-220K Annually
Senior level
In-Office
Cambridge, MA, USA
82K-220K Annually
Senior level
Plans, executes, and manages system integration and test activities from early test concepts through certification. Responsibilities include simulation, subsystem and system testing, verification and validation, performance evaluation, acceptance testing, requirements development, risk mitigation, technical reporting, stakeholder presentations, and mentoring engineers.
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Overview:

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:

System Integration and Test (I&T) Engineer (SMTS) serves as the system integrator for technologies and product lines developed using Draper's core capabilities.​ In this role they plan, execute, and manage I&T activities starting from early test concept development through system certification. This includes functional simulation, subsystem and system integration and test, verification and validation (V&V), performance evaluation, and acceptance testing. System I&T Engineers leverage multi-disciplinary engineering expertise and collaborate with other Systems Engineers to establish clear, verifiable, and traceable requirements, inform and drive system concepts, architectures, and designs to promote testability, and utilizes resident expertise and lessons learned to support the development of highly reliable, robust, and complex systems.

Job Description:

Duties/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 contribute high quality content for technical reports and presentations which shows an understanding of their task and an awareness of the intended audience.

  • Demonstrate 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.

  • Mentor less experienced engineers and provide thoughtful, constructive feedback.

  • 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.

  • Team player able to work in a fast-paced environment.

  • Ability to balance multiple competing tasks and demands.

Education
Requires a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Applied Physics, or related field.
Experience
Requires 5-7 years in Systems Engineering or relevant role.

Additional Job Description:

Preference for EE, HWIL, avionics, optical test, and inertial sensor test skills and experience.


Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance. A current Secret clearance is preferred.

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Job Location - City:

Cambridge

Job Location - State:

Massachusetts

Job Location - Postal Code:

02139-3563

The US base salary range for this full-time position is

$82,300.00 - $220,000.00

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Union ranges will be in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement's approved rates by location and role. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.  Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and does not include bonuses or 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. If this specific job opportunity and the chance to work at a nationally renowned R&D innovation company appeals to you, apply now www.draper.com/careers.

Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Draper is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact [email protected].

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