Principal Sensor Integration and Test Engineer

Overview

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Draper Laboratory is seeking talented and motivated individuals to tackle challenging engineering problems related to the verification and validation of advanced microelectronics. As a Principal Systems Test Engineer, you will be responsible for leading a large integration and test task of 10-15 engineers, managing all test development and execution activities associated with MEMS IMU system testing. Activities you will manage include ESS, ATP, and System Qualification.

• Run morning meetings, direct daily test activities
• Provide daily status to program management for reporting to program management and executive leadership
• Coordinate equipment and personnel with test facilities
• Own several deliverable documents, including detailed test plans and procedures
• Oversee onboarding and training of new operators
• Troubleshoot technical issues and provide guidance to other engineers
• Plan and present TRRs for internal and external stakeholders
• Model and plan long-term test needs for internal and external test facilities
• Coordinate closely with test equipment and test software teams
• Manage test data processing software and test artifacts in accordance with program policies and procedures
• Develop and deliver test reports associated with ATP and Qualification activities

• 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.

• 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 7-10 years in Systems Engineering or relevant role.

• Skilled interdisciplinary communicator for both technical and non-technical audiences, capable of briefing executives and senior leadership.
• Experience leading test operations in a production environment.
• Experience interfacing with, operating, and troubleshooting environmental test equipment (rate tables, shakers, thermal, humidity, and pressure chambers).
• Experience…