Senior Systems Engineer

Jobtailor; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a Systems Engineer in Burlington, MA to support Autonomy Systems. You will participate in SRR/PDR/CDR/TRR reviews, define interfaces, and contribute to system modeling using AFSIM and MBSE tools.

Required: BS in a related field with 5+ years in autonomous systems, MBSE/SysML expertise, and strong communication skills. Master’s degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and 5+ years of progressive systems engineering experience.
• Experience with development, integration, and test of autonomous systems.
• MBSE and SysML proficiency with formal tools.
• Modeling and simulation using tools such as AFSIM.
• Master’s or PhD preferred.

Responsibilities

• Significantly support system design reviews (SRR/PDR/CDR/TRR) and define interfaces and performance viewpoints.
• Perform system-level integration and test to meet requirements.
• Define and document system requirements, interfaces, and performance metrics.
• Perform system-level modeling and simulation using digital models and analysis tools (AFSIM).
• Support proposals with M&S and technical content sections.
• Apply MBSE methodologies with Cameo/MagicDraw to create system models.
• Perform system analysis and design activities for Autonomy System Architectures.
• Develop knowledge of Aerospace and DoD Systems Engineering processes.

Skills

MBSE

SysML

Model-based systems engineering

Teamwork

Communication skills

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related fields

Master’s degree or PhD (Preferred)

Tools

AFSIM

Cameo/MagicDraw

AutoCAD

CAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Significantly support system design reviews (SRR/PDR/CDR/TRR) for Autonomy Systems, develop interfaces (IDDs, ICDs) and operational/system/data viewpoints, in alignment with customer standards such as DoDAF.
• Perform system-level integration and test activities to ensure the Autonomy Systems meets or exceeds functional and performance system requirements.
• Define and document system requirements, interfaces, and performance metrics.
• Perform system-level modeling and simulation (M+S) and analyses using digital models and analysis tools, such as AFSIM, to quantify the utility or effectiveness of an autonomy system.
• Support proposal activities by performing M+S, technical data analyses and creating/ revising assigned technical content sections as needed.
• Apply Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies, using tools such as Cameo/MagicDraw, to create and maintain system models, ensuring clarity and traceability.
• Perform system analysis, such as requirements analyses, and design activities to support the development of Autonomy System Architectures, models, data, and interfaces.
• Develop working knowledge of Aerospace and DoD Systems Engineering Management, and relevant customer or industry processes, such as DoD 5000.

Requirements

• Bachelors’ of Science degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related fields, or equivalent experience and 5+ years of progressive systems engineering experience in a related industry.
• Experience with the development, integration, and test of autonomous systems.
• Experience with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) and formal tools for SysML.
• Experience with modeling and simulation (M&S) and formal tools for simulation and analysis, such as AFSIM.
• Master’s of Science degree or PhD (Preferred).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, CAD, AutoCAD, AFSIM, and tools such as Cameo/MagicDraw.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to identify and creatively solve complex problems.
• Ability to execute logical reasoning and decision-making skills.