Generate and present test reports including plots, tables, evaluation criteria, and conclusions from data collected and analyzed throughout the test process.
Complete assignments designed to develop a practical knowledge of processes, procedures, equipment, facilities, and systems as well as their interrelationships within engineering disciplines.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Program Requirements
Enrolled in an accredited full-time undergraduate or graduate degree program required.
There is flexibility regarding hours and program duration based on applicant’s school schedule and availability.
Skills/Abilities
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Excellent work ethic with the ability to work independently or in a team environment.
Ability to adapt to ever-changing environments, risks, and vulnerabilities.
Strong computer skills including MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
Additional Job Description
Requirement Gathering & Documentation: Assist in eliciting functional and non-functional requirements from stakeholders and translate them into clear, verifiable specifications.
Traceability & Architecture Support: Help maintain requirement traceability matrices and contribute to translating requirements into technical and architectural decisions.
Technical Writing: Draft sections of technical reports, presentations, and requirement documents with minimal guidance.
Collaboration: Work closely with a lead engineer and interdisciplinary teams (systems engineering, machine learning, data science) in a process-oriented environment.
Process Improvement: Identify gaps or conflicts in requirements, propose mitigations, and assist in updating best-practice processes.
Learning Activities: Participate in training on Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), Trade Space Exploration (TSE), and Python-based data workflows.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, Physics or STEM related field
US Citizenship
Scientific programming experience in Python (useful for custom requirement-analysis scripts).
Strong verbal and written communication abilities to convey technical concepts to diverse audiences.
Ability to thrive in a process-oriented, collaborative environment and adapt to shifting priorities.
Experience translating high-level mission objectives into detailed, verifiable requirements specifications and linking those requirements to architectural elements and test cases.
Ability to conduct trade-space analysis (TSE) within a model-driven environment to evaluate alternative designs and assess performance impacts.
Desired Skills
Demonstrated interest and knowledge in interdisciplinary work spanning Systems Engineering, Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), and Data Science.
Familiarity with MagicDraw (or other SysML tools) for creating requirement models and managing traceability.
Exposure to trade-space exploration, data-state management, and multi-domain data architectures.
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Job Location - City
Lowell
Job Location - State
Massachusetts
Job Location - Postal Code
01854
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $20.00 - $45.00 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.
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