Senior MEMS I&T Systems Lead

The Rinks Foundation; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

Draper Laboratory in Cambridge, MA, seeks a Principal Systems Test Engineer to lead a major integration and test effort for MEMS IMU systems. You will oversee test development, execution, and reporting, coordinating with facilities and software teams while guiding a 10–15 person group through ESS, ATP, and qualification activities.

The role requires 7–10 years in systems engineering, a relevant engineering degree, and the ability to obtain/maintain government security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering field.
• 7–10 years in Systems Engineering or a related role.
• Experience leading test operations in a production environment.
• Experience interfacing with, operating, and troubleshooting environmental test equipment.
• Experience automating and optimizing test infrastructure and processes.
• Proficiency with MATLAB and/or Python.
• Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead a large integration and test task of 10–15 engineers.
• Manage all test development and execution activities for MEMS IMU system testing (ESS, ATP, System Qualification).
• Run morning meetings and provide daily status to program management and leadership.
• Coordinate equipment and personnel with test facilities.
• Own detailed test plans and procedures.
• Oversee onboarding and training of new operators.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and guide other engineers.
• Plan and present TRRs for internal/external stakeholders.
• Model long‑term test needs with facilities and teams.
• Coordinate with test equipment and test software teams.
• Manage test data processing software and test artifacts per program policies.
• Develop and deliver test reports for ATP and Qualification activities.

Skills

Curiosity-driven

Effective communication

Team player

Problem solving

Education

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

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Draper Laboratory in Cambridge, MA, seeks a Principal Systems Test Engineer to lead a major integration and test effort for MEMS IMU systems. You will oversee test development, execution, and reporting, coordinating with facilities and software teams while guiding a 10–15 person group through ESS, ATP, and qualification activities.

The role requires 7–10 years in systems engineering, a relevant engineering degree, and the ability to obtain/maintain government security clearance.