Principal Integration and Test Engineer

Draper; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace flexibility

Employee clubs

Health and finance workshops

Social events

Discounts to local museums

Job summary

Draper is seeking a System Integration and Test (I&T) Engineer to lead integration activities for advanced technologies. The role includes planning, executing, and managing testing activities from concept to certification.

An ideal candidate will have extensive experience (7-10 years) in Systems Engineering and a relevant bachelor's degree. The role values curiosity-driven problem solving and effective collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.

Draper offers competitive salaries ranging from $95,000 to $245,000, along with benefits to enhance work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Requires 7-10 years in Systems Engineering or relevant role.
• Preference for EE, HWIL, avionics, optical test, and inertial sensor test skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and control priorities, scope, schedule, and cost.
• Independently derive system-level I&T requirements.
• Develop, document, and teach best practices to less experienced engineers.

Skills

Curiosity-driven problem solving

Effective collaboration

Time management

Ability to balance multiple tasks

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

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 (PMTS) serves 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 utilize resident expertise and lessons learned to support the development of highly reliable, robust, and complex systems.

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

Preference for EE, HWIL, avionics, optical test, and inertial sensor test skills and experience.

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

Job Location

Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02139-3563

Salary Range

$95,000.00 - $245,000.00

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.

EEO Statement

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].