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Senior System Concepts Engineer

Draper Labs
Cambridge, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/1/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/25/2025

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 www.draper.com .

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, simulation-based performance analysis for complex systems and system-of-systems, architecture definition using digital engineering (DE) and / or model-based 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 multi-disciplinary 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 / system-level 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

  • Highly-organized, capable of approaching problems with a system-level perspective.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Practical experience with simulation-based 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

    Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or related field. Masters degree or higher preferred.

    Experience

    5-10 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.

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    Job Location - City :

    Cambridge

    Job Location - State :

    Massachusetts

    Job Location - Postal Code :

    02139-3563

    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 www.draper.com / careers .

    Draper 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 hr@draper.com .

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