Systems Integration & Test Engineer

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

Job summary

Draper Labs is seeking a System Integration and Test Engineer 2 in Cambridge, MA. The role involves planning and executing I&T activities for complex systems, ensuring collaboration across multi-disciplinary teams. Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and have 3-5 years of experience in Systems Engineering. A government security clearance is required. The position offers a base salary ranging from $75,000 to $150,000, along with opportunities in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in Systems Engineering or relevant role.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute an I&T approach for components or systems.
• Contribute content for technical reports and presentations.
• Identify concerns and communicate them to project leadership.
• Adapt to changes in program requirements.

Skills

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

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

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.

Job Description Summary

System Integration and Test (I&T) Engineer 2 serves as the system integrator for technologies and product lines developed using Draper’s core capabilities. In this role they plan, execute, and manage I&T activities starting from early test concept development through system certification. This includes functional simulation, subsystem and system integration and test, verification and validation (V&V), performance evaluation, and acceptance testing. System I&T Engineers leverage multi‑disciplinary engineering expertise and collaborate with other Systems Engineers to establish clear, verifiable, and traceable requirements, inform and drive system concepts, architectures, and designs to promote testability, and utilize resident expertise and lessons learned to support the development of highly reliable, robust, and complex systems.

Job Description

Duties/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.
• Perform 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.
• Be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with the 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 3-5 years in Systems Engineering or relevant role.

Additional Job Description

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

Compensation

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $75,000.00 - $150,000.00.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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].