Autonomous Systems Pilot/Integrator with Security Clearance

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 . Job Description Summary: System Integration and Test (I&T) Engineer 2 serves as the system integrator for technologies and product lines developed using Draper's core capabilities. In this role they plan, execute, and manage I&T activities starting from early test concept development through system certification. This includes functional simulation, subsystem and system integration and test, verification and validation (V&V), performance evaluation, and acceptance testing. System I&T Engineers leverage multi-disciplinary engineering expertise and collaborate with other Systems Engineers to establish clear, verifiable, and traceable requirements, inform and drive system concepts, architectures, and designs to promote testability, and utilizes resident expertise and lessons learned to support the development of highly reliable, robust, and complex systems. 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: The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of experience building and flying both multi-copter and fixed wing aircraft. The candidate should be considered and expert pilot, with demonstrated skills flying UAVs while in/out of first-person view (FPV) goggles. The candidate should have experience building UAVs from the ground up, task planning, and can approach problems by using their understanding of the structural, power, and electrical components as well an understanding of basic communication protocol for onboard sensors and remote radio control. It is preferred that the candidate have experience using 3D CAD software such as Solidworks and experience 3D printing and CNC milling. The ideal candidate must have an interest in all aspects of the development and rigorous testing of unique robotic systems. Demonstrated ability to diagnose and solve a variety of issues on UAV systems that involve complex interactions between components, subsystems, etc. Able to troubleshoot power, communications, and structural elements of UAVs and their payloads. Able to troubleshoot, tune, and test flight controller parameters on complicated air frames such as vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) UAVs. Evaluates multiple, alternate solutions and recommends path forward with supporting evidence. Minimum Education requirement is High school plus 7 years of relevant experience. Applicants selected for this position will be required 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: Reston Job Location - State: Virginia Job Location - Postal Code: 20190 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 . Equal Employment Opportunity: 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 .