Senior Requirements & Concepts 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 Digital Engineering and Integrated Capabilities group at Draper is seeking a Senior Requirements & Concepts Engineer to work within multidisciplinary teams to develop system concepts, system test concepts, requirements & architecture for mission domains such as: strategic defense systems, hypersonic and space systems, precision guided munitions, and autonomous air/sea vehicles. System Requirements & Concepts Engineer will lead design concepts through the use of novel engineering approaches to drive new system development, upgrades and enhancements to future and deployed systems. Employ novel digital engineering techniques to develop and manage system requirements in a digital ecosystem of system requirements and design artifacts. Employ Model Based Systems Engineering approaches to lead systems development from concept, identification of mission and user needs, generation of use cases, system architecture and requirements. Support concept development through the system lifecycle with a focus on developing architecture, simulation and HWIL, and environmental test platforms for proof of concept, design development and prototyping with a path to system production and deployment. Key job elements include the ability to engage with customers, cross functional teams and external partners to develop and manage requirements and interface designs for highly accurate strategic sensors, inertial navigation systems, fault‑tolerant computing, enhanced ground testing, integration and test environments, engineering qualification, factory acceptance test and deploy system surveillance and upgrades. Duties/Responsibilities Coordinate, schedule and 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. Lead 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. Drive solutions to complex problems with limited direction – contribute to task planning and test development, propose ways forward, and adapt appropriately to changes in program requirements. Lead small teams; seek to align the team towards program goals and build trust within the team. Provide insight and suggest design modifications based on analysis outcomes, and apply analysis techniques across a range of technical challenges. Identify program/system-level technical risks and develop and execute mitigation strategies. Actively mentor less experienced engineers and provide thoughtful, constructive feedback. 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. Desired Skills & Abilities Requirements and Design Compliance Requirements Verification Traceability, System/Product Compliance Plans and Reporting. System Verification Development, Management and Execution. Interface Development and Management Familiarity with interface standards and interface coordination documentation: e.g. OSI Framework, DoDAF, SysML, Deterministic Communication Interface Coordination documentation, Development Management of Interface Signal and Message database or interface products. Knowledge and interest in interdisciplinary work spanning Systems Engineering, Modeling and Simulation, Trade Space Exploration (TSE), Machine Learning and Data Engineering. Experience with one or more tools such as MagicDraw, DOORs, MATLAB/Simulink, Python. Experience in integrating descriptive modeling tools with other simulation tools is a plus. A self‑motivated individual with a can‑do attitude that can bring structure to highly complex and ambiguously defined problems. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Preferred Characteristics Ability to support on‑site consistently is highly preferred. Prior experience in technical leadership, stakeholder engagement and management. Expertise with INCOSE Systems Engineering Handbook, Department of Defense Acquisition Framework, or other government or industry Systems Engineering standards. Education Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or related field. Masters degree preferred. Experience 5-10 years experience in systems engineering with emphasis in requirements engineering. Security Clearance Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance. Job Location City: Cambridge State: Massachusetts Postal Code: 02139-3563 Salary The US base salary range for this full‑time position is $82,300.00 - $220,000.00. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Union ranges will be in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement's approved rates by location and role. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonuses or benefits. Work‑Life Balance Our work is very important to us, but so is our life outside of work. 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. Diversity and Inclusion 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