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Integration and Test Engineer

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In-Office
Cambridge, MA, USA
63K-140K Annually
Junior
In-Office
Cambridge, MA, USA
63K-140K Annually
Junior
Plans, executes, and manages system integration and testing from test concept development through certification. Responsibilities include functional simulation, subsystem and system integration, verification and validation, performance evaluation, acceptance testing, requirements traceability, test infrastructure automation, and collaboration across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
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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 1 serve 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
• Ability to independently complete assignments by applying technical knowledge to defined problems with minimal oversight.
• Contribute content for technical reports and presentations with appropriate guidance.
• Adapt appropriately to changes in program requirements.
• Identify challenges associated with assigned work and communicate them to project leadership.
• 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
• Be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with the 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
0-3 years in Systems Engineering or relevant role.

Additional Job Description:

Additional Job Description


  • Flexibility to multi-task and adapt to changing priorities, technologies, and program needs.
  • Experience integrating hardware and software components of complex secure systems.
  • Experience working with commercial electronic test equipment (DMMs, oscilloscopes, power supplies, function generators, etc.)
  • Experience with LabView, MATLAB, and/or Python
  • Familiarity with processes and technologies for identification of critical program information and development of the associated program protection plans
  • Familiarity with the design and implementation of secured systems based on system requirements, design analysis, and consideration of external vectors
  • Understanding of automating and optimizing test infrastructure and processes

 

Security Requirement  

  • Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance
  • Current in-scope Secret security clearance required, Top Secret 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

$62,500.00 - $140,000.00

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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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Draper Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA Office

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