Senior Space Systems Engineer & Mission Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace flexibility

Employee clubs

Health & finance workshops

Off-site events

discounts to local museums and文化

Job summary

Draper in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Space Systems Engineer to design, develop, test, and support systems for manned space flight and lunar activities. You will work with multi-disciplinary teams to identify needs, develop use cases, and achieve mission objectives.

The role requires 10–15+ years in systems engineering, strong communication, and expertise in MBSE, modeling/simulation, and interface control. US base salary range is $100,000–$275,000 with option for growth and security clearances.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or related field.
• Masters degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive complex, multidisciplinary solutions aligned with customer priorities.
• Lead large multidisciplinary teams (>10 people).
• Act as SME in Systems Engineering and mentor others.
• Develop and verify system requirements, architecture, and interfaces.
• Contribute to process improvements and program data products.

Skills

System engineering

Leadership

Modeling & simulation

SysML

Python / MATLAB

Communication

MBSE

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/physics/mathematics

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MagicDraw / Cameo

STK

STOL

ICD management

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Draper in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Space Systems Engineer to design, develop, test, and support systems for manned space flight and lunar activities. You will work with multi-disciplinary teams to identify needs, develop use cases, and achieve mission objectives.

The role requires 10–15+ years in systems engineering, strong communication, and expertise in MBSE, modeling/simulation, and interface control. US base salary range is $100,000–$275,000 with option for growth and security clearances.