Senior Mission Analysis & Modeling Engineer

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

Draper in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Systems Analysis Engineer to apply advanced modeling, simulation, and mission analysis to support national security challenges. You will work across multidisciplinary teams on systems from concept to deployment, with an emphasis on threat-informed analysis and evidence-based recommendations.

The role requires strong mathematical and engineering fundamentals, excellent communication, and the ability to mentor others in a fast-paced R&D environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, or other relevant Engineering field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 7-10 years of systems analysis experience with MBSE tools such as SysML.
• Experience integrating modeling tools with simulation environments.

Responsibilities

• Drive complex problem solving, define requirements, and adapt to changing customer needs.
• Serve as SME in Systems Engineering and mentor others.
• Identify technical risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Translate requirements into technical and architectural decisions.
• Present results to customers and stakeholders for decision making.

Skills

Math skills

Engineering fundamentals

Collaboration

Communication

Organisation

Time management

Planning

Domain knowledge

Multitasking

Learning quickly

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

SysML

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Draper in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Systems Analysis Engineer to apply advanced modeling, simulation, and mission analysis to support national security challenges. You will work across multidisciplinary teams on systems from concept to deployment, with an emphasis on threat-informed analysis and evidence-based recommendations.

The role requires strong mathematical and engineering fundamentals, excellent communication, and the ability to mentor others in a fast-paced R&D environment.