MBSE Engineer for Space System Application

Draper•Cambridge, MA

2d•$75,000 - $156,000•Onsite

About The Position

Draper’s Digital Engineering and Integrated Capabilities group is seeking a Model Based Systems Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team developing system concepts, test concepts, requirements, and architecture for a new space-based application. The engineer will apply Model Based Systems Engineering approaches throughout systems development, including identifying system needs, generating use cases, and defining system architecture and requirements. Work may also include mission-needs analysis and mission engineering; architecture and design trade-space exploration for integrated hardware and software systems; simulation-based performance analysis for complex systems and systems of systems; architecture definition using digital engineering or MBSE frameworks; and briefing results to leadership or government sponsors. The candidate will work on an interdisciplinary team, become knowledgeable in relevant problem domains, identify appropriate modeling and analysis techniques, and develop or integrate multi-domain models at the required fidelity. They will present results that support system-level analysis, performance trade-offs, and decision-making, and communicate technical concepts effectively to customers, engineers, managers, and other stakeholders. Applicants selected for this position must obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance. Consistent on-site support is required. The position is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The stated U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $75,000 to $156,000. Draper describes work-life balance programs including workplace flexibility, employee clubs, health and finance workshops, off-site social events, and discounts to local museums and cultural activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a related field.
Three to five years of experience as a systems engineer or in a related role.
Ability to provide consistent on-site support.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.
Highly organized, with the ability to approach problems from a system-level perspective.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Practical experience with simulation-based performance analysis and the systems engineering process.
Ability to become knowledgeable in relevant problem domains, identify appropriate modeling and analysis techniques, and develop or integrate multi-domain models at the required fidelity.
Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to customers, engineers, managers, and other stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or higher.
Experience with SysML and tools such as MagicDraw.
Familiarity with space missions operating in LEO, MEO, or GEO.
Familiarity with GNC concepts and space sensors.
Experience with requirements verification traceability, system or product compliance plans and reporting, and system verification development, management, and execution.
Familiarity with interface standards and interface coordination documentation, such as the OSI Framework, DoDAF, SysML, deterministic communication interface coordination documentation, and interface signal/message databases or interface products.
Knowledge of or interest in interdisciplinary work spanning systems engineering, modeling and simulation, trade-space exploration, machine learning, and data engineering.
Experience with one or more of DOORS, MATLAB/Simulink, or Python.
Experience integrating descriptive modeling tools with other simulation tools.
Proficiency in modeling and simulation, computer-language coding, descriptive modeling such as SysML, STPA, or other engineering analysis tools, as relevant to the role.
Knowledge of GN&C, avionics architectures, fault tolerance, cyber/security, communications/encryption, threat modeling, or other technologies, as defined by the role summary.

Responsibilities

Execute systems engineering assignments across the full development lifecycle, from requirements capture through deployment, with some oversight.
Provide content for technical reports and presentations, with appropriate guidance or minimal guidance.
Adapt to changes in program priorities and requirements.
Identify challenges, needs, and concerns associated with assigned work and design decisions, and communicate them to project leadership.
Follow established best practices and Quality Management System processes.
Continue developing technical depth and knowledge through formal and informal learning.
Work within multidisciplinary teams and independently execute assignments.
Help define, plan, and execute engineering analyses and design trades.
Perform other duties as assigned.