Model-Based Systems Engineer

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

Job summary

Draper Labs in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Systems Concepts Engineer 2 to elucidate mission needs, perform mission engineering, and explore architecture/design trades for complex integrated systems.

The role covers MBSE and digital engineering, requires 3–5 years of experience, and requires the ability to communicate results to leadership and sponsors. A government security clearance may be required.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of systems engineering experience.
• Experience with MBSE or digital engineering.
• Strong communication and analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute system engineering lifecycle assignments from requirements capture to deployment.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations with guidance.
• Adapt to changes in program priorities and requirements.
• Identify challenges and communicate them to project leadership.
• Adhere to Quality Management System processes.
• Expand depth/knowledge in the technical discipline through learning.
• Work within multi-disciplinary teams and independently execute assignments.
• Define, plan, and execute engineering analyses/design trades.
• Contribute high quality content for technical reports and presentations.
• Proactively identify needs and concerns and communicate them to leadership.

Skills

System engineering

Requirements capture

MBSE

Modeling & simulation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Overview

Overview: Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The organization employs 2,000+ people who tackle national challenges with solutions across defense, space, biomedical engineering, and related fields. Our multidisciplinary teams work collaboratively to foster innovation.

Job Description Summary

The Systems Concepts Engineer 2 is responsible for elucidating mission needs, mission engineering, architecture/design trade space exploration for integrated hardware/software systems, simulation-based performance analysis for complex systems and system-of-systems, architecture definition using digital engineering (DE) and/or model-based systems engineering (MBSE) frameworks, briefing results to leadership or government sponsors, and development of research and development (R&D) proposals.

Job Description

Duties/Responsibilities

• Independently execute system engineering full development lifecycle assignments, from requirements capture to deployment with some oversight.
• Provide content for technical reports and presentations with appropriate guidance.
• Adapt appropriately to changes in program priorities and requirements.
• Identify challenges associated with assigned work and communicate them to project leadership.
• Adheres to existing best practices and Quality Management System processes.
• Continue to expand depth/knowledge in the technical discipline through formal and informal learning.
• Work within multi-disciplinary teams and independently execute assignments.
• Help define, plan, and execute engineering analyses/design trades.
• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills/Abilities

• Highly organized, with a system-level approach to problem solving.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Practical experience with simulation-based performance analysis.
• Practical experience with the systems engineering process.
• Proficiency with modeling and simulation, computer language coding, descriptive modeling (e.g., SysML), STPA, and/or other engineering analysis tools.
• Knowledge of GN&C, avionics architectures, fault tolerance, cyber/security, communications/encryption, threat modeling, or related technologies as defined in the summary.

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or related field. Master’s degree or higher preferred.

Experience

3–5 years of experience as a systems engineer or in a related role.

Additional Job Description

Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

Job Location - City: Cambridge

Job Location - State: Massachusetts

Job Location - Postal Code: 02139-3563

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $75,000.00 - $156,000.00. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Union ranges will be in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement's approved rates by location and role. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonuses or benefits.

Our work is very important to us, but so is our life outside of work. Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility, employee clubs (from photography to yoga), health and finance workshops, off-site social events, and discounts to local museums and cultural activities.

Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Draper is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact [e-mail].