Senior Radiation Test Engineer — Space & SEE

Inuplands; Cambridge, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

Draper seeks a Senior Radiation Test Engineer to lead testing in space and radiation environments, including TID, SEE, and proton effects. The role involves defining tests, planning, and leading hardware-in-the-loop activities, with travel to support campaigns.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor's in EE/ME/CE/Systems/Applied Physics and 7–10 years in Systems Engineering or related fields, and readiness to work in Cambridge, MA with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in EE/ME/CE/Systems/Applied Physics or related field.
• 7–10 years in Systems Engineering or a relevant role.
• Experience testing in space and radiation environments (TID, SEE).
• Ability to lead test programs and collaborate with multiple teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage priorities, scope, schedule, and cost to baselines with proactive monitoring.
• Derive system-level I&T requirements and define test plans and procedures.
• Mitigate I&T risks with customers and stakeholders.
• Lead one or more teams for program lifecycle I&T efforts.
• Travel to support testing and work at Draper Cambridge office as needed.

Skills

Radiation testing

Test engineering

Program leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering; Mechanical Engineering; Computer Engineering; Systems Engineering; Applied Physics

Job description

Draper seeks a Senior Radiation Test Engineer to lead testing in space and radiation environments, including TID, SEE, and proton effects. The role involves defining tests, planning, and leading hardware-in-the-loop activities, with travel to support campaigns.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor's in EE/ME/CE/Systems/Applied Physics and 7–10 years in Systems Engineering or related fields, and readiness to work in Cambridge, MA with occasional travel.