Senior Space Systems Engineer – Mission-Critical & Manned Space

Inuplands; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

Draper is seeking a Distinguished Space Systems Engineer in Cambridge, MA to design, develop, test, and support systems for manned space flight and lunar activities. You will work within multi-disciplinary teams to analyze requirements, develop architectures, define interfaces, and document results.

A TS clearance is preferred and the US base salary ranges reflect role, level, and location. Responsibilities include leading cross-functional teams, developing system concepts, and delivering

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or related field.
• Master's degree or higher preferred.
• Experience as a systems engineer or related role, 10–15+ years.
• Two or more: MBSE (MagicDraw / Cameo) or CONOPs development; ICD management; analysis tools and script development (Python, MATLAB, STK, STOL).

Responsibilities

• Independently drive solutions to complex, multidisciplinary problems with a deep understanding of a customer's strategic priorities.
• Lead large multidisciplinary teams (greater than 10 people) and align with program goals.
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert in Systems Engineering and advance SOA solutions and techniques.
• Analyze Draper strategy with management to build capability and sustain growth.
• Identify risks across programs and develop mitigation strategies; mentor others and drive organizational improvement.

Skills

System engineering

MBSE

Python

MATLAB

SysML

Stakeholder communication

Team leadership

Education

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

Master's degree or higher preferred

Tools

MagicDraw/Cameo

STK

ICD management tools

Job description

Draper is seeking a Distinguished Space Systems Engineer in Cambridge, MA to design, develop, test, and support systems for manned space flight and lunar activities. You will work within multi-disciplinary teams to analyze requirements, develop architectures, define interfaces, and document results.

A TS clearance is preferred and the US base salary ranges reflect role, level, and location. Responsibilities include leading cross-functional teams, developing system concepts, and delivering