Integration and Test Engineer

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc.; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 63,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc. in Cambridge, MA is seeking a System Integration and Test Engineer I to lead integration activities from concept to system certification.

You will perform functional simulation, subsystem and system integration and test, V&V, and performance evaluation in a multi-disciplinary environment. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field and 0–3 years of experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 0-3 years of Systems Engineering or related experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Independently complete assignments by applying technical knowledge to defined problems with minimal oversight.
• Contribute content for technical reports and presentations with appropriate guidance.
• Adapt to changes in program requirements.
• Identify challenges associated with assigned work and communicate them to project leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Curiosity-driven problem solving

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Applied Physics, or related field

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

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

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

Location

Job Location - City: Cambridge

Job Location - State: Massachusetts

Job Location - Postal Code: 02139-3563

Salary

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $62,500.00 - $140,000.00. 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. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and does not include bonuses or benefits.

Careers and Company Culture

If this specific job opportunity and the chance to work at a nationally renowned R&D innovation company appeals to you.

Benefits and Work-Life Balance

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.

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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.

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