Senior Digital Engineering & Systems Modeling Engineer

Draper Labs; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

Draper in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Digital Engineering Data Solutions Systems Engineer to develop model-based systems engineering concepts and cross-domain solutions for national security programs. You will support requirements, concepts, interfaces, and digital capabilities like digital twins and digital threads with experienced engineers.

The role emphasizes communication skills, collaboration across disciplines, and adaptability in a dynamic project environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in engineering, CS, math or related field required.
• PhD preferred for advanced roles and leadership.
• Experience in MBSE, requirements development, and systems integration is desired.
• Security clearance or eligibility is required.

Responsibilities

• Architect, integrate, verify and validate system-level simulations within aerospace projects.
• Lead small teams or work independently to deliver engineering results.
• Develop simulation CONOPs, use cases, and requirements.
• Design simulation architectures with interfaces, facilities and models.
• Write and automate test plans.
• Develop real-time hardware interfaces and integrate legacy models.
• Maintain an in-house real-time software framework.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Data visualization

Team collaboration

Written and verbal communication

Time management

APIs understanding

Debugging hardware/software

Human factors/UI/UX

Aerospace systems knowledge

Education

Master's degree in Engineering/CS/Math

PhD preferred

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

C/C++

Python

Containerization

Job description

Draper in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Digital Engineering Data Solutions Systems Engineer to develop model-based systems engineering concepts and cross-domain solutions for national security programs. You will support requirements, concepts, interfaces, and digital capabilities like digital twins and digital threads with experienced engineers.

The role emphasizes communication skills, collaboration across disciplines, and adaptability in a dynamic project environment.