Senior Space Radiation Test Engineer & I&T Lead

Draper; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 95,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

Draper in Cambridge, MA is seeking a senior test engineer with experience in space radiation testing and SEE/TID environments. The role leads I&T teams, defines test plans, and collaborates across hardware and software domains to ensure robust performance in harsh environments.

The position requires 7–10 years of Systems Engineering experience, willingness to travel up to 25%, and the ability to obtain a government security clearance. Based in Draper Cambridge, MA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related engineering or physical science field.
• 7–10 years in Systems Engineering or a similar role.
• Ability to obtain and maintain government security clearance.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% for testing and field activities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and control priorities, scope, schedule, and cost to baselines.
• Derive system-level I&T requirements and develop test procedures.
• Lead test teams and coordinate with multiple test facilities and hardware/software teams.
• Identify I&T risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Develop, document, and teach best practices to junior engineers.
• Collaborate with customers to mitigate I&T risks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Test engineering

Radiation testing

Test planning & execution

Education

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

Tools

Test instrumentation

Circuit board design (desirable)

Job description

Draper in Cambridge, MA is seeking a senior test engineer with experience in space radiation testing and SEE/TID environments. The role leads I&T teams, defines test plans, and collaborates across hardware and software domains to ensure robust performance in harsh environments.

The position requires 7–10 years of Systems Engineering experience, willingness to travel up to 25%, and the ability to obtain a government security clearance. Based in Draper Cambridge, MA.