Lead Model-Based Systems Engineer — National Security

Draper; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

Draper in Cambridge, MA seeks a Principal Systems Engineer to develop next generation requirements, model-based concepts, and cross-domain solutions for national security projects. You will lead interdisciplinary teams and advance digital engineering through MBSE, model-driven reviews, and system integration.

The ideal candidate has 7–10+ years of systems engineering experience, strong communication skills, and a track record mentoring engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, mathematics.
• Master's degree or higher preferred.
• 7-10+ years experience as systems engineer or related role.
• Proficiency with SysML, modeling and simulation methods.

Responsibilities

• Independently drive solutions to complex problems and lead teams.
• Develop requirements, document concepts, and mitigate risks.
• Lead medium-sized teams (5-10 people) and mentor engineers.
• Apply MBSE and system-level analysis across disciplines.

Skills

Systems engineering

Leadership

Modeling & simulation

SysML

Communication

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, mathematics

Master's degree or higher preferred

Tools

SysML

Modeling & simulation

Job description

Draper in Cambridge, MA seeks a Principal Systems Engineer to develop next generation requirements, model-based concepts, and cross-domain solutions for national security projects. You will lead interdisciplinary teams and advance digital engineering through MBSE, model-driven reviews, and system integration.

The ideal candidate has 7–10+ years of systems engineering experience, strong communication skills, and a track record mentoring engineers.