Senior Systems Engineer - Multi-Physics Naval Power

Leonardo DRS; Fitchburg (MA); On-site; USD 102,433 - 159,028; Full time

Job summary

Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems is seeking a Systems Engineer III–IV in Fitchburg, MA to lead cross-disciplinary modeling across thermal, electrical, and control domains. The role emphasizes dynamic system behavior, multi-physics interactions, and integrated system performance, with MBSE support and lifecycle activities.

The ideal candidate will model complex systems, perform trade studies, and help shape architectures for robust, high-performing power and energy solutions. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, or Systems Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of engineering experience for Level III; more breadth for Level IV.
• Experience modeling complex multi-discipline systems (thermal/fluid, electrical, controls, power).
• Ability to perform first-principles analysis and translate to architectures.

Responsibilities

• Perform system-level modeling, analysis, and trade studies across multiple physical domains.
• Develop and evaluate integrated architectures combining thermal, electrical, mechanical, controls, and power elements.
• Analyze system interactions and performance margins to ensure cohesive operation.
• Build and apply lumped-parameter and multi-physics models to support decisions and risk reduction.
• Support MBSE concepts, requirements decomposition, and verification planning.
• Collaborate with engineers across disciplines to mature integrated solutions.
• Interface with suppliers and stakeholders to coordinate technical inputs.

Skills

Systems thinking

First-principles analysis

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Trade studies

Dynamic modeling

Thermo-fluid intuition

Electrical/power systems knowledge

Problem decomposition

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related engineering

Tools

Simulink

Simcenter

AxSTREAM/AxCYCLE

Modelica-based tools

Job description

Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems is seeking a Systems Engineer III–IV in Fitchburg, MA to lead cross-disciplinary modeling across thermal, electrical, and control domains. The role emphasizes dynamic system behavior, multi-physics interactions, and integrated system performance, with MBSE support and lifecycle activities.

The ideal candidate will model complex systems, perform trade studies, and help shape architectures for robust, high-performing power and energy solutions. U.S.