Principal Integration and Test Engineer

About the role

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: System Integration and Test (I&T) Engineer (PMTS) 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 utilizes resident expertise and lessons learned to support the development of highly reliable, robust, and complex systems. Job Description: Duties/Responsibilities - Manage and control priorities, scope, schedule, and cost to baselines by proactively monitoring program/task performance across larger activities. - Independently derive system-level I&T requirements based on mission requirements and defines plans, approaches, and detailed test procedures to solve complex I&T problems. - Helps customers understand and adequately mitigate and resolve I&T risks and issues. - Subject Matter Expert (SME) able to develop and implement I&T approaches through a program lifecycle. - Identify program/system-level I&T technical risks and develop and execute mitigation strategies. - Develop, document, and teach best practices to less experienced engineers. Demonstrate strong organization, planning, and time management skills to achieve program goals. - 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.

Requirements

• Requires 7-10 years in Systems Engineering or relevant role.
• Additional Job Description:
• Preference for EE, HWIL, avionics, optical test, and inertial sensor test skills and experience.
• 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:
• Cambridge
• Job Location - State:
• Massachusetts
• Job Location - Postal Code:
• 02139-3563
• The US base salary range for this full-time position is
• 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

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