Senior Electrical Design and Test Engineer

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 ***.
Summary:

The Contested Environment Test Solutions group is seeking a multi-talented electrical design and test engineer to support and lead test programs for a variety of specimens ranging from electronic piece parts to inertial navigation sensors (accelerometers and gyroscopes). They will be responsible for designing and implementing test fixtures and supporting software, as well as preparing formal documentation of test results. This role offers participation in cutting edge technologies for a variety of specialized and unique applications within contested environments, such as radiation or GPS-denied environments.

The candidate will be expected to work effectively both independently and with cross-functional, multi-site teams. This is primarily an on-site role, with some flexibility for a hybrid work arrangement.

Duties/Responsibilities
• Able to 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 contributes high quality content for technical reports and presentations which shows an understanding of their task and an awareness of the intended audience. Demonstrates both 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
• 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 5-7 years in Systems Engineering or relevant role.

Additional

Experience with commercial test instrumentation such as data acquisition modules, PCI/PXI instrumentation, real-time embedded controllers and communication devices, LabVIEW, diagnostics and troubleshooting
Experienced with laboratory work such as control systems, electronics, and programmable logic controllers including standard test and measurement hardware (power supplies, meters, oscilloscopes, etc.)
Strong written and oral communication skills with test plans and results through technical report writing and presentations
Ability to work with program managers, customers, and government representatives to define needs/requirements, write proposals, and lead technical teams.
Ability to participate in some travel to off-site locations will be required, less than 15%, typically less than one week in duration
Preferred:

Electrical design skills including schematic capture, PCB layout, and SPICE simulation with tools such as KiCad
Experience in radiation/nuclear physics with an understanding of the underlying mechanisms of radiation interactions with materials and devices (e.g., spacecraft, satellites)
Experience in design for harsh physical and electromagnetic environments as embodied in military standards such as MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-810, etc.
Knowledge of radioisotopes and experience with national laboratories, universities, or companies with radiation testing capable sites
Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
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Job Location - City:

St. Petersburg Job Location - State:

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33716 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 ***/careers.
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Draper is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We understand the value of diversity 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, gender identity, 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 ***.