GNC Mission Analyst - Systems Engineer for National Defense

Draper; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Draper, located in Cambridge, MA, seeks a Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Mission Analyst to work on next‑gen weapon system concepts and assess utility in complex mission scenarios.

The role involves system‑level thinking, MBSE, and cross‑disciplinary collaboration to shape innovative GNC technologies for national security applications. A Bachelor’s in engineering is required; Master’s preferred, with 3–5 years’ systems analysis experience.

Qualifications

• Requires 3–5 years experience in systems analysis or related.
• Experience with MBSE tools such as SysML; MATLAB/Simulink knowledge.
• Ability to lead analysis efforts and communicate results clearly.
• Experience in defense/missile applications is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis approaches for a particular problem and independently execute assignments.
• Independently execute system engineering lifecycle assignments; concept and architecture design, integration, testing and operation.
• Contribute high quality content for technical reports and presentations with minimal guidance
• Proactively identify needs and concerns associated with design decisions and communicate them to project leadership
• Contribute to translation of requirements into technical and architectural decisions.

Skills

Systems analysis

MBSE

Mission analysis

Communication skills

Multi-disciplinary collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

SysML

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Draper, located in Cambridge, MA, seeks a Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Mission Analyst to work on next‑gen weapon system concepts and assess utility in complex mission scenarios.

The role involves system‑level thinking, MBSE, and cross‑disciplinary collaboration to shape innovative GNC technologies for national security applications. A Bachelor’s in engineering is required; Master’s preferred, with 3–5 years’ systems analysis experience.