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Hardware Integration and Test Engineer

Draper Labs
United States, Massachusetts, Cambridge
555 Technology Square (Show on map)
Sep 04, 2025
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 Aiding Technologies Integration & Test Group at Draper is seeking an Integration & Test Engineer to work in a multidisciplinary environment to conceptualize, build, and test advanced electro-mechanical and electro-optical systems for a wide range of applications including GN&C (Guidance, Navigation and Control) systems, defense, space, and other related areas. The emphasis of this role will be on the development of hardware systems. Tasking will include support of the development of test plans and procedures, the design and development process (DFT), analysis and evaluation of sensors (custom and COTS) and sensor performance, and the design, manufacture, and implementation of all required supporting test equipment, fixturing, and test scripts. Program roles will typically be as an Integration and Test Engineer and/or Systems Engineer. 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: Required Qualifications: Experience with verification and validation planning and execution for industry applications, including design of test or design of experiment methodologies. Experience developing test procedures and plans, and systems engineering documents for complex electro-mechanical and/or electro-optical systems. Ability to collaborate, and present to stakeholders across internal functional boundaries. Ability to collect relevant data and apply data analysis methods and data analytics tools to extract critical information on a wide variety of systems with some assistance. Proficiency in at least one software programming language (e.g., MATLAB, Python, LabVIEW). Preferred Qualifications: Experience with integration, testing, and troubleshooting of complex electro-mechanical and/or electro-optical systems and their sensors. Familiarity with completing system design technical baseline activities e.g., SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, etc. Experience working with strategic weapon systems, DoD, space, GN&C, inertial systems, and the like. Knowledge of MBSE (Model Based Systems Engineering) that includes system modeling languages (e.g., SysML) and relevant tools (e.g., MagicDraw). Experience in functional system modeling and simulation development using MATLAB, Simulink, or other comparable tools. Experience with the use of DOORS for systems requirements development, traceability, and/or verification and validation. Knowledge of control theory, or mixed-signal hardware systems, computer vison, sensor fusion. Familiarity with LabVIEW, Python, C, C++, MATLAB Proficiency with CAD or FEA/CFD modeling tools Applicants selected for this position are required to be eligible to obtain and maintain a government security clearance. Connect With Draper for Future Opportunities! If you don't find the right posting in our Career Opportunities, you may submit your resume for future consideration. 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.