Lead Systems Engineer: Naval Power & Multi-Physics

Leonardo DRS; Fitchburg (MA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems in Fitchburg, MA seeks an experienced Systems Engineer III–IV to lead cross-disciplinary system modeling across thermo-fluid, electrical, and control domains. The role emphasizes dynamic behavior, multi-physics interactions, and integrated system performance.

Responsibilities include developing architectures, conducting trade studies, and supporting MBSE and system verification, with collaboration across engineering teams and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, or Systems Engineering.
• 5+ years of relevant engineering experience for Level III; more for Level IV.
• Experience modeling complex systems spanning multiple disciplines.
• First-principles engineering analysis and practical design recommendations.
• Dynamic system modeling or simulation of integrated physical systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform system-level modeling, analysis, and trade studies across multiple physical domains, focusing on dynamic and transient behavior.
• Develop and evaluate integrated system architectures with thermal, electrical, mechanical, controls, and power elements.
• Analyze system interactions, interfaces, and performance margins to ensure cohesive operation.
• Build and apply lumped-parameter and multi-physics models to support design decisions and risk reduction.
• Support MBSE, verification planning, and system requirements tracing within a broader lifecycle.

Skills

Multidisciplinary systems engineering

First-principles analysis

Dynamic system modeling

Communication across teams

System-level thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering

Tools

Simulink

Simcenter

AxSTREAM/AxCYCLE

Modelica-based tools

Job description

Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems in Fitchburg, MA seeks an experienced Systems Engineer III–IV to lead cross-disciplinary system modeling across thermo-fluid, electrical, and control domains. The role emphasizes dynamic behavior, multi-physics interactions, and integrated system performance.

Responsibilities include developing architectures, conducting trade studies, and supporting MBSE and system verification, with collaboration across engineering teams and stakeholders.