{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"bcc2390f7bf931fcec8d6ed1","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/bcc2390f7bf931fcec8d6ed1","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/bcc2390f7bf931fcec8d6ed1","title":"Principal Sensor Systems Engineer","description":"Overview:\nDraper 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\nwww.draper.com\n.\nJob Description Summary:\nThe Inertial Sensor Integration & Test Group at Draper is seeking a principal engineer with broad technical skills to work in a multidisciplinary environment to conceptualize, develop, analyze, and assess robust GN&C (Guidance, Navigation and Control) sensors and systems for a wide variety of applications, including defense systems. Program roles will usually be Systems Engineer and/or Integration and Test Engineer. Tasking will include participating in the development of high-fidelity sensor models, test development and planning, conducting analysis on systems and sensor packages, and evaluating sensor performance integrated into high-level assemblies and systems. Demonstrated experience integrating and testing complex hardware systems is required.\n\nA successful candidate will have:\n\nExperience evaluating high-precision inertial sensor technology (e.g., gyroscopes and accelerometers), including understanding the device physics, associated errors models, analysis techniques, etc.\nExperience in verification and validation planning and execution, including design of test or design of experiment methodologies; previous experience developing test programs and plans, and systems engineering documents.\nDemonstrated experience in completing system design technical baseline activities i.e. SRR, PDR, CDR, etc.\nStrong ability to lead small to medium-sized teams, collaborate, and present to stakeholders across internal and external functional boundaries.\nAbility to effectively apply data analysis methods and data analytics tools to extract important information for utility.\nThe ability to work in a team and succeed with a process-oriented setting is critical, as is the ability to thoroughly document and communicate one’s work to a technical audience.\nJob Description:\nDuties/Responsibilities\n\nManage and control priorities, scope, schedule, and cost to baselines by proactively monitoring program/task performance across larger activities.\nIndependently derive system-level I&T requirements based on mission requirements and defines plans, approaches, and detailed test procedures to solve complex I&T problems.\nHelps customers understand and adequately mitigate and resolve I&T risks and issues.\nSubject Matter Expert (SME) able to develop and implement I&T approaches through a program lifecycle.\nIdentify program/system-level I&T technical risks and develop and execute mitigation strategies.\nDevelop, document, and teach best practices to less experienced engineers. Demonstrate strong organization, planning, and time management skills to achieve program goals.\nPerforms other duties as assigned.\n\nSkills/Abilities\n\nCuriosity-driven approach to solving complex, industry and customer-driven problems as part of a multi-disciplinary team.\nCollaborate and communicate effectively and openly with multi-disciplinary program team members. program leadership, and non-technical personnel\nBe a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with the ability to balance multiple competing tasks and demands.\n\nEducation\nRequires a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Applied Physics, or related field.\n\nExperience\nRequires 7-10 years in Systems Engineering or relevant role.\n\nAdditional Job Description:\nPreferred Qualifications:\nExperience working with (interfacing with, command-and-control of) motion simulators / positioning systems (e.g., rate tables and indexing heads)\nExperience with environmental test (vibration, shock, pressure, temperature, humidity, etc.) on inertial sensor technology\nExperience with strategic weapon, DoD, space, GN&C, or inertial systems.\nExperience integrating and testing complex hardware/software systems.\nAbility to develop and effectively apply data analysis methods and data analytics tools to extract important information for utility.\nFamiliarity with LabVIEW, Python, MATLAB.\nExperience in functional system modeling and simulation development using MATLAB, Simulink, or other comparable tools.\nExperience in Systems requirements development and traceability and/or verification and validation with DOORS.\nKnowledge of digital signal processing, control theory, or mixed-signal hardware systems.\nApplicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.\nConnect With Draper for Future Opportunities! If you don't find the right posting in our Career Opportunities, you may\nsubmit your resume\nfor future consideration.\nJob Location - City:\nCambridge\nJob Location - State:\nMassachusetts\nJob Location - Postal Code:\n02139-3563\nThe US base salary range for this full-time position is\n$95,000.00 - $237,500.00\nOur 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.\nOur 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\nwww.draper.com/careers\n.\nDraper 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. 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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\nwww.draper.com\n.\nJob Description Summary:\nThe Inertial Sensor Integration & Test Group at Draper is seeking a principal engineer with broad technical skills to work in a multidisciplinary environment to conceptualize, develop, analyze, and assess robust GN&C (Guidance, Navigation and Control) sensors and systems for a wide variety of applications, including defense systems. Program roles will usually be Systems Engineer and/or Integration and Test Engineer. Tasking will include participating in the development of high-fidelity sensor models, test development and planning, conducting analysis on systems and sensor packages, and evaluating sensor performance integrated into high-level assemblies and systems. Demonstrated experience integrating and testing complex hardware systems is required.\n\nA successful candidate will have:\n\nExperience evaluating high-precision inertial sensor technology (e.g., gyroscopes and accelerometers), including understanding the device physics, associated errors models, analysis techniques, etc.\nExperience in verification and validation planning and execution, including design of test or design of experiment methodologies; previous experience developing test programs and plans, and systems engineering documents.\nDemonstrated experience in completing system design technical baseline activities i.e. SRR, PDR, CDR, etc.\nStrong ability to lead small to medium-sized teams, collaborate, and present to stakeholders across internal and external functional boundaries.\nAbility to effectively apply data analysis methods and data analytics tools to extract important information for utility.\nThe ability to work in a team and succeed with a process-oriented setting is critical, as is the ability to thoroughly document and communicate one’s work to a technical audience.\nJob Description:\nDuties/Responsibilities\n\nManage and control priorities, scope, schedule, and cost to baselines by proactively monitoring program/task performance across larger activities.\nIndependently derive system-level I&T requirements based on mission requirements and defines plans, approaches, and detailed test procedures to solve complex I&T problems.\nHelps customers understand and adequately mitigate and resolve I&T risks and issues.\nSubject Matter Expert (SME) able to develop and implement I&T approaches through a program lifecycle.\nIdentify program/system-level I&T technical risks and develop and execute mitigation strategies.\nDevelop, document, and teach best practices to less experienced engineers. Demonstrate strong organization, planning, and time management skills to achieve program goals.\nPerforms other duties as assigned.\n\nSkills/Abilities\n\nCuriosity-driven approach to solving complex, industry and customer-driven problems as part of a multi-disciplinary team.\nCollaborate and communicate effectively and openly with multi-disciplinary program team members. program leadership, and non-technical personnel\nBe a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with the ability to balance multiple competing tasks and demands.\n\nEducation\nRequires a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Applied Physics, or related field.\n\nExperience\nRequires 7-10 years in Systems Engineering or relevant role.\n\nAdditional Job Description:\nPreferred Qualifications:\nExperience working with (interfacing with, command-and-control of) motion simulators / positioning systems (e.g., rate tables and indexing heads)\nExperience with environmental test (vibration, shock, pressure, temperature, humidity, etc.) on inertial sensor technology\nExperience with strategic weapon, DoD, space, GN&C, or inertial systems.\nExperience integrating and testing complex hardware/software systems.\nAbility to develop and effectively apply data analysis methods and data analytics tools to extract important information for utility.\nFamiliarity with LabVIEW, Python, MATLAB.\nExperience in functional system modeling and simulation development using MATLAB, Simulink, or other comparable tools.\nExperience in Systems requirements development and traceability and/or verification and validation with DOORS.\nKnowledge of digital signal processing, control theory, or mixed-signal hardware systems.\nApplicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.\nConnect With Draper for Future Opportunities! If you don't find the right posting in our Career Opportunities, you may\nsubmit your resume\nfor future consideration.\nJob Location - City:\nCambridge\nJob Location - State:\nMassachusetts\nJob Location - Postal Code:\n02139-3563\nThe US base salary range for this full-time position is\n$95,000.00 - $237,500.00\nOur 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.\nOur 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\nwww.draper.com/careers\n.\nDraper 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\nhr@draper.com\n.","datePosted":"2026-04-12T21:26:12.494Z","dateModified":"2026-04-12T21:26:12.494Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Draper","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Somerville","addressRegion":"MA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"bcc2390f7bf931fcec8d6ed1"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/bcc2390f7bf931fcec8d6ed1"}}