Microelectronics Integration and Test Engineer

Draper; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 75,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Draper in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Microelectronics Integration and Test Engineer to apply microelectronic test methods for ASICs and MEMS. The role supports integration of devices into systems and contributes to test and evaluation.

Requirements include a bachelor’s in a relevant engineering field and 3–5 years in Systems Engineering or similar. Strong hands-on test equipment experience and scripting are highly valued. Base salary ranges are provided for US locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Applied Physics, or related field.
• 3-5 years in Systems Engineering or relevant role.
• Experience with cross-functional teams; testable designs; test plan development and test method development.

Responsibilities

• Define an I&T approach for a component/subsystem/system and independently execute plan.
• Contribute high quality content for technical reports and presentations with minimal guidance.
• Adapt 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

Documentation

Bring up & debug

Electrical testing

Performance characterization

Reliability stresses

Radiation testing

Test plan development

Design for test

Test method development

Lead tasks

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Function generators

Network analyzers

Spectrum analyzers

Power supplies

Thermal chambers

Python scripting

MATLAB

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 Microelectronics Integration and Test group is seeking a Microelectronics Integration and Test Engineer. As a member of the technical staff, the candidate will apply microelectronic test methods to characterize, evaluate, verify, and validate custom microelectronic solutions designed at Draper. These systems include application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), both analog and digital, as well as custom microelectromechanical systems (MEMS). The candidate will also support the integration of these devices into systems and contribute to the test and evaluation of the integrated systems.

Skills

The ideal candidate is someone who works well in cross-functional teams and has experience with the integration and testing of microelectronic systems. They also will have the following skills:

• Good documentation skills
• Activities include bring up and debug, electrical testing, performance characterization, reliability stresses, radiation testing, and characterization across extreme environments
• Test plan development and execution
• Lead tasks
• Design for test
• Document test requirements, test concept, create test plans and develop test methods

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 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 3-5 years in Systems Engineering or relevant role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Collaborate with hardware and software design teams to ensure designs are testable and provide feedback throughout the design process
• Serve as system integrators, understand the customer needs
• Ability to support multiple program offices including Electronics Systems, Space Systems, Strategic Systems, and Biomedical Systems
• Experience with electronics test equipment including oscilloscopes, function generators, network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, power supplies, thermal chambers
• Experience with the test of application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs)
• Experience with printed circuit board fabrication, test, and validation
• Experience automating tests using Python or other scripting language
• Exposure to MIL-STD-810 and MIL-STD-883 test methods
• Experience with manual and automated probe station operation
• Track-record of test plan development, taking requirements and/or system concepts and turning those into verification plans
• Experience with evaluation and characterization of new designs, including the creation of evaluation and characterization plans
• Experience leading test campaigns to demonstrate verification and validation
• Familiarity with the development of requirement verification test matrices
• Experience with test data analysis using tools such as Python and/or MATLAB
• Strong analysis and problem-solving skills

Applicants will be required to obtain and maintain a secret government security clearance.

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

$75,000.00 - $156,000.00

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.

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 [e-mail].