Systems Engineer, Test & Digital Engineering Lead

Draper Labs; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Draper is a nonprofit R&D organization in Cambridge, MA, advancing national security, space, and biomedical projects with cross-disciplinary teams. The role emphasizes applying systems engineering to product development, design integration and testing, and transitioning concepts to production.

Ideal candidates bring 3-5 years of systems engineering experience, a bachelor's degree in engineering or related fields, and readiness to pursue a government security clearance.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Applied Physics, or related field.
• Requires 3-5 years in Systems Engineering or relevant role.
• Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Help define an I&T approach for a particular component / subsystem / system and independently execute plan.
• Contribute high quality content for technical reports and presentations with minimal guidance.
• Adapt appropriately to changes in program requirements.
• Proactively identify needs and concerns associated with plan execution and communicate them to project leadership.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Curiosity-driven problem solving

Collaborate effectively

Team player in fast-paced environment

Education

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

Job description

Draper is a nonprofit R&D organization in Cambridge, MA, advancing national security, space, and biomedical projects with cross-disciplinary teams. The role emphasizes applying systems engineering to product development, design integration and testing, and transitioning concepts to production.

Ideal candidates bring 3-5 years of systems engineering experience, a bachelor's degree in engineering or related fields, and readiness to pursue a government security clearance.