MBSE Engineer, Space Systems & SysML Architect

Draper; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Draper in Cambridge, MA, seeks a Model Based Systems Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team developing system concepts, requirements, architecture, and MBSE-based designs for space applications. You will apply SysML, perform trade studies, and support mission engineering across hardware and software.

BS in engineering/physics/math (MS preferred), 3–5 years in systems engineering, experience with SysML and tools (e.g., MagicDraw), and familiarity with space missions (LEO/MEO/GEO).

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Execute system engineering lifecycle from requirements capture to deployment.
• Contribute to technical reports and presentations.
• Define engineering analyses and design trades.
• Work within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Communicate design decisions to leadership.

Skills

SysML

Space missions (LEO/MEO/GEO)

GNC concepts

Requirements verification

System verification

Interface development

DoDAF

SysML coordination

Python

MATLAB/Simulink

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/physics/math

Master's degree preferred

Tools

DOORs

MATLAB/Simulink

Python

Job description

Draper in Cambridge, MA, seeks a Model Based Systems Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team developing system concepts, requirements, architecture, and MBSE-based designs for space applications. You will apply SysML, perform trade studies, and support mission engineering across hardware and software.

BS in engineering/physics/math (MS preferred), 3–5 years in systems engineering, experience with SysML and tools (e.g., MagicDraw), and familiarity with space missions (LEO/MEO/GEO).