Senior Systems Engineer, Space & Mission-Critical

Draper Labs; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

Draper Labs, based in Cambridge, MA, is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to perform key systems engineering tasks in a model-based environment supporting national security and space programs.

The role requires leading design and verification efforts, developing architectures, and applying MBSE methodologies while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and customers. A TS/SCI-eligible security posture is highly desired along with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or related field.
• Masters degree preferred.
• Active Security clearance or eligibility strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Independently drive systems engineering solutions for complex problems.
• Lead medium-sized teams and align to program goals.
• Develop, document, and teach best practices in systems engineering.

Skills

Systems engineering

MBSE

Communication

Education

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

Master's degree preferred

Tools

DOORS

Matlab/Simulink

SysML

MBSE tools (e.g., MagicDraw/Cameo)

Job description

Draper Labs, based in Cambridge, MA, is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to perform key systems engineering tasks in a model-based environment supporting national security and space programs.

The role requires leading design and verification efforts, developing architectures, and applying MBSE methodologies while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and customers. A TS/SCI-eligible security posture is highly desired along with strong communication skills.