Principal Integration and Test Systems Engineer

Draper Labs; Cambridge; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative research and development firm is seeking a Principal Engineer to lead the integration and testing of advanced GN&C systems. In this role, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop high-fidelity sensor models and ensure robust performance in defense applications. You will manage project priorities and foster a culture of continuous improvement, mentoring less experienced engineers while driving technical excellence. Join a dynamic environment where your contributions will directly impact national challenges and innovation in technology.

Benefits

Workplace flexibility

Employee clubs (photography, yoga)

Health and finance workshops

Off-site social events

Discounts to local museums and cultural activities

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in Systems Engineering or relevant role.
• Experience integrating and testing complex hardware/software systems.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and control priorities, scope, schedule, and cost.
• Develop and implement I&T approaches throughout the program lifecycle.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Integration and Test Engineering

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Systems Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Applied Physics

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

DOORS

LabVIEW

Python

C

C++

MagicDraw

Job description

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:

The Sensors Integration & Test Group at Draper is seeking a principal engineer with a broad technical skills to work in a multidisciplinary environment to conceptualize, develop, analyze, and assess robust GN&C (Guidance, Navigation and Control) sensors and systems for a wide variety of applications, including defense systems. Program roles will usually be Systems Engineer and/or Integration and Test Engineer. Tasking will include participating in the development of high-fidelity sensor models, test development and planning, conducting analysis on systems and sensor packages, and evaluating sensor performance integrated into high-level assemblies and systems. Demonstrated experience integrating and testing complex hardware/software systems.

Job Description:

Duties/Responsibilities
* Manage and control priorities, scope, schedule, and cost to baselines by proactively monitoring program/task performance across larger activities.
* Independently derive system-level I&T requirements based on mission requirements and defines plans, approaches, and detailed test procedures to solve complex I&T problems.
* Helps customers understand and adequately mitigate and resolve I&T risks and issues.
* Subject Matter Expert (SME) able to develop and implement I&T approaches through a program lifecycle.
* Identify program/system-level I&T technical risks and develop and execute mitigation strategies.
* Develop, document, and teach best practices to less experienced engineers. Demonstrate strong organization, planning, and time management skills to achieve program goals.
* 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
Requires 7-10 years in Systems Engineering or relevant role.

Additional Job Description:

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with strategic weapon, DoD, space, GN&C, or inertial systems.
• Working 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 in Systems requirements development and traceability and/or verification and validation with DOORS

• Knowledge of digital signal processing, control theory, or mixed-signal hardware systems.
• Experience integrating and testing complex hardware/software systems.
• Familiarity with LabVIEW, Python, C, C++.

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

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Job Location - City:

Cambridge

Job Location - State:

Massachusetts

Job Location - Postal Code:

02139-3563

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.

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