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$75k–$150k/yr
Full-time
bachelor degree
Workplace flexibility, Employee clubs, Health workshops, Finance workshops, Off site social events, Discounts to local museums and cultural activities
Posted 9d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Systems Engineer will lead the development and management of complex strategic systems, sensors, and components throughout their full lifecycle. Responsibilities include defining integration and test approaches, leading test architecture, and deploying model-based systems engineering to ensure successful product transition to production.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree in Engineering or Applied Physics and have 3-5 years of relevant systems engineering experience. Applicants must be capable of obtaining and maintaining a government security clearance.
Full job description
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:
The Production, Mission Operations and Enhancements Division – Transition to Production and Deployment group group at Draper is seeking a Systems Engineer to work within multidisciplinary teams to develop and provide full system lifecycle development and management of complex, strategic grade systems, sensors and components. Responsibilities include:
• Apply strong systems engineering principles to product development process for transition to Production/Deployment; concept, design Integration & Test processes and data package development and release with a high understanding of the follow-on phases to assure successful next phases of the system • Gain a strong understanding of the deployed systems operations, mission, use cases while leading future concepts for enhancements, opportunities for leading large scale system upgrades • Lead the test architecture and execution of testing and test architecture for development and transition to production • Deploy Model Based Systems Engineering and Digital Engineering approaches to the development of products, concepts and/or testing & sell of systems • Lead the develop of system requirements, complaince cases and test plans for changes to deployed systems, development systems, or new products • Apply strong systems engineering principles to system or product development process, which could include leading the Integration & Test processes and data package development and release • Key job elements include the ability to translate requirements and functions of the units under test including highly accurate strategic sensors, micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMs), inertial navigation systems and fault tolerant computing for enhanced ground testing, integration and test environments, engineering qualification, surveillance, and factory acceptance test equipment architecture (e.g. rate tables, centrifuges)
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:
System data analysis utilizing system simulations or HWIL environments
Experience in any of the following areas is a plus: GN&C systems, inertial instruments, vibration, signal processing, data acquisition and analysis, control theory, system modeling and test, integration and test of HW and SW elements, electronics-based components and subassemblies (MEMS, breadboard HW, etc.).
Domain experience with experience for strategic GN&C systems, sensors or electronics modules
Experience with requirements management - including development and traceability
Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
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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
$75,000.00 - $150,000.00
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.
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 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 hr@draper.com.
Related keywords
Systems EngineeringProduct DevelopmentIntegration & TestModel Based Systems EngineeringDigital EngineeringStrategic SensorsMEMSInertial Navigation SystemsFault Tolerant ComputingGN&C SystemsSignal ProcessingData AcquisitionControl TheorySystem ModelingRequirements ManagementTraceability
Nearly a century of building systems for space, national security, and health. We're not done. And we won't slow down.
Industry
Defense and Space Manufacturing
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Cambridge, MA
LinkedIn followers
58,577
Total funding
$56M
We Engineer Solutions for the Nation’s Toughest Problems
As an independent nonprofit engineering innovation company, Draper provides engineering services directly to government, industry, and academia. We work on teams as prime contractors or subcontractors and participate as collaborators in consortia.
Our strong commitment to delivering working solutions allows us to apply ourselves to a variety of domains from space to undersea — and many areas in between.
Offices: Draper, 555 Technology Square, Cambridge, MA 02139-3563, US · 11208 Blue Heron Boulevard North, Suite 100, St. Petersburg, Florida 33716, US · 1943 Isaac Newton Sq E, Suite 340, Reston, Virginia 20190, US · 1220 12th St SE, Suite 110, Washington, District of Columbia 20003, US · Cape Canaveral Dr, PO Box 246, Cape Canaveral, Florida 32920, US
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