System Integration and Test Operating Engineer - draper

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:

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:

• Receive training to become proficient in operating and maintaining the modernized receivers; ability to perform any essential test scenarios vital to validate test requirements.
• Ensure the modernized receiver systems are ready for all required test events.
• Perform system configuration management to include software, hardware and firmware.
• Support for testing that utilizes operational GPS Satellites and GPS Simulators.
• Ability to collaborate with other Draper sites (primarily Cambridge, MA), Draper subcontractors, Government and Government contractor organizations on the planning, execution, and reporting of GPS requirement validation test activities.
• Perform post processing and analysis of collected test event data.
• Generate deliverable documents and presentation of analyzed data for test events to Government, Government contractors, and Draper Engineers.
• Responsible for System Administration of both Linux and Windows computers systems in support of MRTA, to include handling computer system licenses and maintenance agreements.