Distinguished Avionics Systems Engineer
About The Position
The Avionics Systems Engineer (DMTS) will be doing systems engineering on an avionics system. A background in electrical engineering or computer engineering is preferred. The avionics systems engineer 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.
Requirements
- Highly-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 tools
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or related field.
- 10-15+ years experience as systems engineer or related role.
Nice To Haves
- Masters degree or higher preferred.
- Knowledge of GN&C, avionics architectures, fault tolerance, cyber/security, comms/encryption, threat modeling or other technologies may be required as defined in the summary.
Responsibilities
- Independently drive solutions to complex, multidisciplinary problems with a deep understanding of a customer's strategic priorities.
- Capable of helping customers shape their needs and develop requirements for programs that solve their most challenging technical problems.
- Demonstrated ability to lead large multidisciplinary teams (greater than 10 people). Aligns team towards program goals and builds trust within the team.
- Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Systems Engineering.
- Contributes to advancing State of the Art (SOA) solutions and techniques in their field
- Able to analyze Draper strategy and work with management to build capability in key areas to help sustain business growth.
- Identifies risks common among multiple programs/technology areas/etc. and develops and executes mitigation strategies for them.
- Works to improve operations at the enterprise level. Identifies areas for improvement within the organization and uses positive collaboration practices to achieve change.
- Actively mentors and seeks opportunities to build depth for their area of expertise. Recognizes strengths and weaknesses in others and gives thoughtful, constructive feedback.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
