Principal System Analysis Engineer

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory•Cambridge, MA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

A Systems Analysis Engineer (PMTS) develops and applies advanced Digital Engineering capabilities for the analysis of complex systems in domains such as: strategic deterrence, missile defense, hypersonics, space, precision guided munitions, autonomous air/sea vehicles, and biotechnology. Our multi-disciplinary teams innovate and develop solutions for full system development lifecycle from trade studies, to concept and architecture design, to integration, to testing and operation.

Requirements

Excellent mathematical skills.
Thorough understanding of engineering theories and procedures.
Ability to collaborate within a diverse and multidisciplinary team.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills with the proven ability to meet deadlines.
Demonstrate strong organization, planning, and time management skills to achieve program goals.
Demonstrated knowledge of multiple problem domains.
Multi-task and adapt to evolving priorities.
Ability to quickly become knowledgeable in new domains.
Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, or other relevant Engineering field.
Requires 7-10 years experience in systems analysis or related.
Experience in use of MBSE tools such as SysML, knowledge in MATLAB/Simulink.
Experience in integrating descriptive modeling tools with other simulation tools.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Independently drive solutions to complex problems - develop requirements, propose ways forward when customer requirements are unclear or incomplete, and adapt appropriately to changes in requirements.
Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Systems Engineering
Provide insight and suggest design modifications based on analysis outcomes, and to apply analysis techniques across a range of technical challenges and disciplines
Identify program/system-level technical risks and develop and execute mitigation strategies.
Develop, document, and teach best practices to less experienced engineers
Actively mentors. Recognizes strengths and weaknesses in others and provides thoughtful constructive feedback.
Work in a collaborative multidisciplinary environment including stakeholders and external partners.
Contribute to translation of requirements into technical and architectural decisions.
Identify and develop relevant modeling and analysis techniques, and develop or integrate multi-domain qualitative models.
Present results that support system-level analysis, performance trade-offs, and real-time decision-making.
Communicate technical concepts effectively with customers, engineers, managers, and other stakeholders of all relevant disciplines.