Electronics Test Engineer

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 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 a well-rounded electronics testing engineer with a history of test definition, planning, preparation, execution, and/or reporting. The candidate should have experience working with a variety of test instrumentation, and exposure to developing hardware control software. Experience with conducting field tests, working with analog or digital devices, circuit board design, and leading teams are also desirable.

An ideal candidate would also have hands on experience with testing in one or more radiation environments, or exposure to analysis and modeling of radiation effects. While prior radiation testing experience is desired, it is not required. This position will provide the opportunity to develop this specialized and unique skillset through experience and mentorship from industry leading specialists. 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 Cambridge, MA office are also required.

Job Description:

• 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.

• 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 3-5 years in Systems Engineering or relevant role.

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

Candidates are expected to work primarily out of Draper’s Cambridge, MA office.

Travel to support testing and other efforts will be required for this position. Less than 25% in a given year is expected.

Cambridge

Massachusetts

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

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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.

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