MBSE Space Systems Engineer – Digital Engineering

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc. seeks a Model Based Systems Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team in Cambridge, MA. You will develop system concepts, architecture, and MBSE-driven requirements for a space-based application, employing SysML and MBSE frameworks.

The role emphasizes cross-domain modeling, system verification planning, and interface coordination, with opportunities to present findings to leadership and sponsors. A US government security clearance is required or pursued.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years experience as systems engineer or related role.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or related field; a Master's is preferred.
• Experience with SysML and tools such as MagicDraw.
• Knowledge of space missions in LEO, MEO, GEO and GNC concepts.
• Familiarity with interface standards and interface coordination documentation.
• Experience with modeling and simulation across multi-domain systems.
• Proficiency with DOORs, MATLAB/Simulink and Python is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Independently execute system engineering lifecycle assignments from requirements to deployment.
• Produce content for technical reports and leadership briefings.
• Adhere to best practices and quality management processes.
• Collaborate in multi-disciplinary teams to perform analyses and design trades.
• Communicate technical concepts effectively with customers and stakeholders.

Skills

SysML familiarity

Systems engineering

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's in engineering/physics/math

Masters preferred

Tools

MagicDraw

DOORs

MATLAB/Simulink

Python

Job description

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc. seeks a Model Based Systems Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team in Cambridge, MA. You will develop system concepts, architecture, and MBSE-driven requirements for a space-based application, employing SysML and MBSE frameworks.

The role emphasizes cross-domain modeling, system verification planning, and interface coordination, with opportunities to present findings to leadership and sponsors. A US government security clearance is required or pursued.