Senior Systems Concepts Engineer - MBSE & Mission Design

Draper; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Employee clubs

Museum discounts

Job summary

Draper in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Systems Concepts Engineer (SMTS) to lead mission engineering, architecture and MBSE/DE initiatives for complex hardware/software systems, with simulation-based performance analysis and risk mitigation.

The role requires strong leadership, collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams, and on-site work with a government security clearance. Candidates with existing clearances are prioritized.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or related field.
• 5-10 years of experience as systems engineer or related role.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Independently execute system engineering lifecycle assignments.
• Adapt to changes in program priorities and requirements.
• Mentor less experienced engineers and provide constructive feedback.
• Identify technical risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Lead small teams and align toward program goals.

Skills

Systems engineering

Simulation-based analysis

SysML

MBSE

Modeling & simulation

Team leadership

Oral and written communication

Cyber/security awareness

GN&C/avionics

Threat modeling

Education

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

Master’s degree or higher

Tools

SysML

Modeling & simulation tools

Job description

Draper in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Systems Concepts Engineer (SMTS) to lead mission engineering, architecture and MBSE/DE initiatives for complex hardware/software systems, with simulation-based performance analysis and risk mitigation.

The role requires strong leadership, collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams, and on-site work with a government security clearance. Candidates with existing clearances are prioritized.