Systems Test Engineer

Draper; Town of Florida, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

Draper is hiring a Systems Test Engineer to contribute to rigorous GN&C systems for defense and space applications. The role involves developing high-fidelity system models, planning tests, and validating sub-systems within larger architectures.

Strong collaboration and communication across teams are essential. You will work in a multidisciplinary environment, leading test activities, evaluating performance, and documenting results for stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer or Systems Engineering, Applied Physics or related field.
• 3-5 years in Systems Engineering or a relevant role.
• Experience in verification and validation planning and execution, test development and DOORS familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Define an I&T approach for a component, subsystem, or system and execute the plan independently.
• Prepare high quality content for technical reports and presentations with minimal guidance.
• Adapt to changing program requirements and communicate issues to project leadership.
• Contribute to design and execution of tests and validation activities.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Test Planning

Data Analysis

Team Leadership

Documentation

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Tools

LabVIEW

Python

MATLAB

Job description

## Systems Test EngineerApply: Onsite Required: Cape Canaveral/Titusville, FL: Full time: Posted Today: JR002971**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 an 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. -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.**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. • 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 • 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:*** **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. **Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance**Connect With Draper for Future Opportunities! If you don't find the right posting in our Career Opportunities, you may submit your resume for future consideration.**Job Location - City:**Space Force Station**Job Location - State:**Florida**Job Location - Postal Code:**32920-0246The US base salary range for this full-time position is$75,000.00 - $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.*Our work is very important to us, but so is our life outside of work. 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. If this specific job opportunity and the chance to work at a nationally renowned R&D innovation company appeals to you, apply now www.draper.com/careers.