Model-Based Systems Engineer Jobs

Systems Concepts Engineer 2Overview: 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.Job Description Summary: The Systems Concepts Engineer 2 is responsible for the elucidation of mission needs, mission engineering, architecture/design trade space exploration for integrated hardware/software systems, simulation-based performance analysis for complex systems and system-of-systems, architecture definition using digital engineering (DE) and/or model-based system engineering (MBSE) frameworks, briefing of results to leadership or government sponsors, and development of research and development (R&D) proposals.Job Description: Duties/ResponsibilitiesIndependently execute system engineering full development lifecycle assignments, from requirements capture to deployment with some oversight.Provide content for technical reports and presentations with appropriate guidanceAdapt appropriately to changes in program priorities and requirementsIdentify challenges associated with assigned work and communicate them to project leadershipAdheres to existing best practices and Quality Management System processes.Continues to expand their depth/knowledge in their technical discipline through formal and informal learning.Work within multi-disciplinary teams and independently execute assignmentsHelp define, plan, and execute engineering analyses/design tradesContribute high quality content for technical reports and presentations with minimal guidanceProactively identify needs and concerns associated with design decisions and communicate them to project leadership.Performs other duties as assigned.Skills/AbilitiesHighly-organized, capable of approaching problems with a system-level perspective.Strong oral and written communication skills.Practical experience with simulation-based performance analysis.Practical experience with the systems engineering process.Roles may require proficiency with modeling and simulation, computer language coding, descriptive modeling (e.g. SysML), STPA, and/or other engineering analysis toolsKnowledge of GN&C, avionics architectures, fault tolerance, cyber/security, comms/encryption, threat modeling or other technologies may be required as defined in the summary.Education Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or related field. Masters degree or higher preferred.Experience 3-5 years experience as systems engineer or related role.Additional Job Description: Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.Job Location - City: CambridgeJob Location - State: MassachusettsJob Location - Postal Code: 02139-3563The US base salary range for this full-time position is $75,000.00 - $156,000.00. 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 does not include bonuses or 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.