Hardware Integration and Test Engineer Job at Draper in Cambridge

Overview

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees 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

The Aiding Technologies Integration & Test Group at Draper is seeking an Integration & Test Engineer to work in a multidisciplinary environment to conceptualize, build, and test advanced electro-mechanical and electro-optical systems for a wide range of applications including GN&C (Guidance, Navigation and Control) systems, defense, space, and other related areas. The emphasis of this role will be on the development of hardware systems. Tasking will include support of the development of test plans and procedures, the design and development process (DFT), analysis and evaluation of sensors (custom and COTS) and sensor performance, and the design, manufacture, and implementation of all required supporting test equipment, fixturing, and test scripts. Program roles will typically be as an Integration and Test Engineer and/or Systems Engineer.

Duties / 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.

Skills / Abilities

• Curiosity-driven approach to solving complex, industry and customer-driven problems as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively 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

Requires 3-5 years in Systems Engineering or relevant role.

Additional Qualifications

• Experience with verification and validation planning and execution for industry applications, including design of test or design of experiment methodologies.
• Experience developing test procedures and plans, and systems engineering documents for complex electro-mechanical and/or electro-optical systems.
• Ability to collaborate and present to stakeholders across internal functional boundaries.
• Ability to collect relevant data and apply data analysis methods and data analytics tools to extract critical information on a wide variety of systems with some assistance.
• Proficiency in at least one software programming language (e.g., MATLAB, Python, LabVIEW).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with integration, testing, and troubleshooting of complex electro-mechanical and/or electro-optical systems and their sensors.
• Familiarity with completing system design technical baseline activities e.g., SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, etc.
• 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.

Other

Applicants selected for this position are required to be eligible to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

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Job Location

City: Cambridge

State: Massachusetts

Postal Code: 02139-3563

Salary

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $75,000.00 - $150,000.00. Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed 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 other factors, including job-related skills, experience, and training. Union ranges will be in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement\'s approved rates by location and role. Please note that the compensation details listed reflect base salary only, and do not include bonuses or benefits.

Equal Opportunity

Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. 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 provides access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request accommodation, please contact hr@draper.com.