Principal Embedded Microsystems Systems Architect

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc.

Cambridge (MA)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 275,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Job summary

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc. in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to lead requirements, architecture, interface documentation, and system specs for embedded microsystems and sensors. You will work across a multi-disciplinary team on secure communications, edge processing, and autonomous platforms through the full lifecycle.

Experience leading large teams, strong system engineering expertise, and knowledge of cryptography and cybersecurity are essential. A U.S.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or related field.
  • Master’s degree or higher preferred.
  • 10–15+ years experience as systems engineer or related role.

Responsibilities

  • Independently drive solutions to complex, multidisciplinary problems with a deep understanding of a customer's strategic priorities.
  • Capable of helping customers shape their needs and develop requirements for programs that solve their most challenging technical problems.
  • Lead large multidisciplinary teams (greater than 10 people) and align them to program goals.

Skills

Systems engineering
Communication skills
Simulation analysis
SysML modeling
Security knowledge
GNC knowledge
Requirements management
Architecture design

Education

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

Job description

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc. in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to lead requirements, architecture, interface documentation, and system specs for embedded microsystems and sensors. You will work across a multi-disciplinary team on secure communications, edge processing, and autonomous platforms through the full lifecycle.

Experience leading large teams, strong system engineering expertise, and knowledge of cryptography and cybersecurity are essential. A U.S.

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