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# Principal Integration and Test Engineer

- **Company:** The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory Inc
- **Location:** Cambridge, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $95,000.0 - $245,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Linux, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Python (Programming Language), LabVIEW, MATLAB, Systems Modeling Language, DOORS (Software)
- **Published:** July 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=6dd04e96a6ff388d

## About the Role

* 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 7-10 years in Systems Engineering or relevant role., * Experience with any of the following: qual/acceptance testing, EMI, GPS, vibration, shock, pressure, temperature, and optics characterization.

 * Experience automating and optimizing test infrastructure and processes.
 * Familiarity with DOORS, SysML, LabView, MATLAB, Linux OS, and/or Python.

Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

Secret or higher security clearance is Required

## Description

* Manage and control priorities, scope, schedule, and cost to baselines by proactively monitoring program/task performance across larger activities.
 * Independently derive system-level I&T requirements based on mission requirements and defines plans, approaches, and detailed test procedures to solve complex I&T problems.
 * Helps customers understand and adequately mitigate and resolve I&T risks and issues.
 * Subject Matter Expert (SME) able to develop and implement I&T approaches through a program lifecycle.
 * Identify program/system-level I&T technical risks and develop and execute mitigation strategies.
 * Develop, document, and teach best practices to less experienced engineers. Demonstrate strong organization, planning, and time management skills to achieve program goals.
 * Performs other duties as assigned.


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