Systems Integration & Test Engineer

Dormont Manufacturing Co; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Draper in Cambridge, MA, is seeking a System Integration and Test Engineer 2 to lead integration activities across diverse programs. You will plan, execute, and manage I&T tasks from concept through certification, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure testability, verifiability, and traceability of requirements.

Requires a bachelor’s degree in an engineering or related field and 3–5 years in systems engineering, with the ability to obtain a government security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a relevant engineering or physics field.
• 3–5 years in Systems Engineering or a related role.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Define an I&T approach for a component, subsystem, or system and execute the plan independently.
• Contribute high-quality content for technical reports and presentations with minimal guidance.
• Adapt to changes in program requirements.
• Proactively identify needs and communicate them to project leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Curiosity-driven

Collaboration

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Computer/Systems Engineering 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.

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 a relevant role.

Security Clearance

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

Location

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

Salary

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $75,000.00 - $150,000.00. 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 do not include bonuses or benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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].