Senior Systems Engineer - Model-Based & Cross-Domain

Draper; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

Draper in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to lead development across the full lifecycle of high-importance defense and space systems. You will drive MBSE concepts, develop requirements, and mentor mid-size teams in a cross-domain setting.

The role requires a strong background in SysML, modeling and simulation, systems engineering processes, and a US government security clearance. On-site presence is required. Potential for advanced degree preferred.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years experience in systems engineering or related role.
• Experience leading medium-sized teams (5–10 people).
• Strong experience with model-based systems engineering concepts and SysML.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, document, and teach best practices in systems engineering.
• Clear understanding of requirements development and interface concepts.

Responsibilities

• Independently drive solutions to complex problems; develop requirements and adapt to changing customer needs.
• Lead medium-sized teams and align them to program goals.
• Provide SME guidance in Systems Engineering and apply diverse analysis techniques.
• Identify and mitigate program/system-level risks through structured plans.
• Mentor junior engineers and share best practices across projects.

Skills

Systems engineering

Model-based systems engineering

SysML

Leadership

Requirements development

Simulation-based analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, mathematics

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Modeling and simulation tools

Job description

Draper in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to lead development across the full lifecycle of high-importance defense and space systems. You will drive MBSE concepts, develop requirements, and mentor mid-size teams in a cross-domain setting.

The role requires a strong background in SysML, modeling and simulation, systems engineering processes, and a US government security clearance. On-site presence is required. Potential for advanced degree preferred.