Senior Systems Engineer
Senior Systems Engineer
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Job Description
Overview:
Draper is an independent nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge MA. The 2000 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 crossfertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper visit .
Job Description Summary:
The Systems Concepts Engineer (SMTS) is responsible for the elucidation of mission needs mission engineering architecture/design trade space exploration for integrated hardware/software systems simulationbased performance analysis for complex systems and systemofsystems architecture definition using digital engineering (DE) and/or modelbased system engineering (MBSE) frameworks briefing of results to leadership or government sponsors and development of research and development (R&D) proposals.Job Description:
Duties/Responsibilities
Independently execute system engineering lifecycle assignments.
Adapt appropriately to changes in program priorities and requirements.
Adheres to existing best practices and Quality Management System processes.
Continues to expand their depth/knowledge in their technical discipline through formal and informal learning.
Work within multidisciplinary teams and independently execute assignments
Drive solutions to complex problems with limited direction
Lead small teams (few than five people) and align team towards program goals.
Provides insight and suggests design modifications based on analysis outcomes and to apply analysis techniques across a range of technical challenges
Identify program/systemlevel technical risks and develop and execute mitigation strategies.
Actively mentor less experienced engineers and provide thoughtful constructive feedback
Performs other duties as assigned.
Skills/Abilities
Highlyorganized capable of approaching problems with a systemlevel perspective.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Practical experience with simulationbased performance analysis.
Practical experience with the systems engineering process.
Roles may require proficiency with modeling and simulation computer language coding descriptive modeling (e.g. SysML) STPA and/or other engineering analysis tools
Knowledge of GN&C avionics architectures fault tolerance cyber/security comms/encryption threat modeling or other technologies may be required as defined in the summary.
Education
Bachelors degree in engineering physics mathematics or related field. Masters degree or higher preferred.
Experience
510 years experience as systems engineer or related role.
Additional Job Description:
Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
Connect With Draper for Future Opportunities! If you dont find the right posting in our Career Opportunities you may submit your resume for future consideration.
Job Location City:
CambridgeJob Location State:
MassachusettsJob Location Postal Code:
0Our work is very important to us but so is our life outside of work. Draper supports many programs to improve worklife 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 is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity and its impact on a highperformance 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 .
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
