Senior Electronics Test Engineer

Company 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.

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Draper's contested environment Integration and Test (I&T) group is looking for an experienced and well‑rounded electronics testing engineer with a strong history of test definition, planning, execution, and reporting. The candidate should be well versed in working with a wide variety of test instrumentation, as well as developing control software. An ideal candidate would also have experience in conducting field tests, working with memory or digital devices, and performing radiation testing.

Experience in all of these areas is not required if the candidate is adaptable and a fast learner. While radiation testing experience, in particular, is preferred, this may be a good opportunity to develop that specialized skillset.

The role will require working with one or more teams in helping programs evaluate, refine, and validate components and hardware designs intended to operate in extremely challenging environments. An ability to support some amount of travel and work out of the Draper Cambridge office are also required.

• Take ownership of assignments and guide others as needed; successfully lead tasks while tracking priorities, scope, cost and schedule.
• Derive plans, approaches, procedures for solving complex I&T problems across a program lifecycle, capturing all assumptions and adapting appropriately to changes in requirements with limited direction.
• Independently contribute high quality content for technical reports and presentations which shows an understanding of their task and an awareness of the intended audience. Demonstrates confidence and success when presenting technical information during meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify program/system‑level technical risks and develop and execute mitigation strategies.
• Actively mentor less experienced engineers and provide thoughtful, constructive feedback.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• 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.

Requires a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Applied Physics, or related field.

Requires 5–7 years in Systems Engineering or a relevant role.

Candidates are expected to work primarily out of Draper's Cambridge, MA office. Travel to support testing and other efforts will be required; less than 25% of the year is expected. This position requires acquiring and maintaining an active government security clearance. Active clearances are preferred.

Cambridge, MA

$82,300.00 – $ (base salary). Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. 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