System Requirements Engineer

Overview Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross‑fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visit Job Description Summary The Production, Mission Operations, and Enhancements Division is seeking graduating seniors or recent college graduates to join the Draper Systems Engineering team. Candidates will learn and apply the fundamentals of systems engineering to a broad, highly technical portfolio. Highly motivated to support the delivery of technology solutions that are of strategic importance to the nation Dedicated to developing the in‑depth mission and technology domain expertise that enable realization of such solutions for complex systems Capable of working & coordinating responsibilities inside a multidisciplinary team Tasking may include: Identification of customer needs, development of use cases, requirements analysis and flow‑down, system concept/architecture development (including analysis of alternatives, test design, interface definition/control, verification/test planning, development of system engineering documentation, model development, vehicle and mission‑level simulation development, performance assessment, documentation of analysis results, and presentation of results both internal and external stakeholders). The individual should be a highly motivated self‑starter with willingness to learn and participate in an exciting team environment. The opportunity to work as part of a team developing state‑of‑the‑art test equipment will enable significant growth opportunities for a motivated individual. Job Description Duties / Responsibilities Participate in the requirements assessments. Assist in strategic technical planning, project management, performance engineering, risk management and interface design. Conduct requirements engineering, scheduling, reliability, development, and evaluation, maintainability and analysis for training. Support the analyses and allocation of requirements. Assist in the capture and translation of mission and customer requirements/needs into systems/capability requirements and solutions. Assist in the assessment effort in conducting both formal and informal evaluations and analysis. Analyze assessment results and make improvement/change recommendations. Ensure assessment results and recommendations can be incorporated into the requirements documentation. Independently execute system engineering lifecycle assignments under the oversight of program leadership. Provide content for technical reports and presentations with appropriate guidance. Adapt appropriately to changes in program priorities and requirements. Identify challenges associated with assigned work and communicate them to project leadership. Skills / Abilities Highly‑organized, capable of approaching problems with a system‑level perspective. Strong oral and written communication skills. Practical experience with the systems engineering process. Familiarity with model‑based systems engineering (MBSE) and/or digital engineering (DE) tools/methods. Roles may require proficiency with modeling/simulation, computer coding languages, SysML, STPA, DOORS, and/or other engineering analysis tools. Knowledge of GN&C, avionics architectures, fault tolerance, cyber/security, comms/encryption, or other technologies may be required as defined in the summary. Education Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or related field. Master’s degree preferred. Experience 0–3 years experience in systems engineering with emphasis in requirements engineering. Additional Job Description Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance. Job Location Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139‑3563 Compensation The US base salary range for this full‑time position is $62,500.00 – $140,000.00. Benefits Draper supports many programs to improve work‑life balance including workplace flexibility, employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga, health and finance workshops, off‑site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities. Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity and its impact on a high‑performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status or genetic information. Draper is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Draper Labs