Senior Requirements and Test Engineer

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc.; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace flexibility

Employee clubs and social activities

Health and finance workshops

Off-site social events

Discounts to local museums

Job summary

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc. seeks a senior engineer for its Production Design, Verification & Validation Group in Cambridge, MA.

The role focuses on conceptualizing, developing and assessing robust GN&C systems for defense, space and biomedical applications, leading test programs and integrating hardware into high-level systems. Required are 5–7 years in systems engineering, a relevant engineering degree, and experience in DOORS, MATLAB/Simulink, LabVIEW, and data analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or physics field.
• 5-7 years in Systems Engineering or a related role.
• Experience with system integration and system-level testing.
• Experience with DoD/GNC, inertial systems, and test planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead tasks and manage priorities, scope, cost, and schedule.
• Develop plans and procedures for solving complex I&T problems across programs.
• Contribute high-quality content for technical reports and presentations.
• Present technical information to internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify technical risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Mentor less experienced engineers and provide constructive feedback.

Skills

Curiosity-driven

Effective collaboration

Team player

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Eng / Mechanical Eng / Computer Eng / Systems Eng / Applied Physics

Tools

LabVIEW

Python

MATLAB

DOORS

Simulink

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

Production Design, Verification & Validation Group at Draper is seeking a senior engineer with broad technical skills to work in a multidisciplinary environment to conceptualize, develop, analyze, and assess robust GN&C (Guidance, Navigation and Control) systems for a wide variety of applications, including defense systems. Program roles will usually be Systems Engineer and/or Integration and Test Engineer. Tasking will include participating in the development of high-fidelity system models, test development and planning, conducting analysis on systems packages, and evaluating sub-system performance integrated into high-level systems. Demonstrated experience integrating and testing complex hardware systems is required. A successful candidate will have:

• Experience evaluating high-precision inertial systems (e.g., gyroscopes and accelerometers), including understanding the device physics, associated errors models, analysis techniques, etc.
• Experience in verification and validation planning and execution, including design of test or design of experiment methodologies; previous experience developing test programs and plans, and systems engineering documents.
• Demonstrated experience in completing system design technical baseline activities i.e. SRR, PDR, CDR, etc.
• Strong ability to lead small to medium-sized teams, collaborate, and present to stakeholders across internal and external functional boundaries.
• Ability to effectively apply data analysis methods and data analytics tools to extract important information for utility.
• The ability to work in a team and succeed with a process-oriented setting is critical, as is the ability to thoroughly document and communicate one’s work to a technical audience.
• Hybrid Position with expectations of a min of 60% on site work

Duties/Responsibilities

• Able to take ownership of assignments and guide others as needed; successfully lead tasks while tracking priorities, scope, cost and schedule.
• Derive plans, approaches, procedures for solving complex I&T problems across a program lifecycle, capturing all assumptions and adapting appropriately to changes in requirements with limited direction.
• Independently contribute high quality content for technical reports and presentations which shows an understanding of their task and an awareness of the intended audience.
• Demonstrate confidence and success when presenting technical information during meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify program/system-level technical risks and develop and execute mitigation strategies.
• Mentor less experienced engineers and provide thoughtful, constructive feedback.
• 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.
• Team player able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• 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 5-7 years in Systems Engineering or relevant role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with system integration and system level testing
• Experience in Systems requirements development and traceability and/or verification and validation with DOORS.
• Experience in developing Master Test Plans from development to production (DVT, Qualification and ATP).
• Experience with environmental test or unique test cells for achieving system validation.
• Experience with strategic weapon, DoD, space, GN&C, or inertial systems.
• Experience integrating and testing complex hardware/software systems.
• Ability to develop and effectively apply data analysis methods and data analytics tools to extract important information for utility.
• Familiarity with LabVIEW, Python, MATLAB.
• Experience in functional system modeling and simulation development using MATLAB, Simulink, or other comparable tools.
• Knowledge of digital signal processing, control theory, or mixed-signal hardware systems.

Security Clearance

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

Job Location

City: Cambridge
State: Massachusetts
Postal Code: 02139-3563

Salary

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $82,300.00 - $245,000.00. 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.

Benefits & Culture

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.

Inclusive Environment

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].

Next Steps

We are in the business of redefining what is possible. Join our inclusive, multidisciplinary team to engineer the groundbreaking solutions of tomorrow. Explore life at Draper with our unique culture and benefits and visit draper.com.