Senior System Concepts Engineer

Draper•Cambridge, MA

1d•$82,300 - $220,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Systems Concepts Engineer (SMTS) 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. An ideal candidate for this position is a well-rounded individual who can draw on broad experience to mature customer needs. It is expected that the candidate should be capable of directing teams and technical solutions with limited information. Due to the nature of the work, candidates should expect to be on premises as tasks dictate. A security clearance is necessary for this position. Candidates with existing clearances will be given priority; candidates without clearances must be capable of attaining at least a Secret-level clearance.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or related field.
5-10 years experience as systems engineer or related role.
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.
Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
Candidates without clearances must be capable of attaining at least a Secret-level clearance.

Nice To Haves

Masters degree or higher preferred.
Proficiency with modeling and simulation, computer language coding, descriptive modeling (e.g. SysML), STPA, and/or other engineering analysis tools
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.
Existing clearances will be given priority.

Responsibilities

Independently execute system engineering lifecycle assignments.
Adapt appropriately to changes in program priorities and requirements.
Adheres 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 assignments
Drive solutions to complex problems with limited direction
Lead small teams (few than five people) and align team towards program goals.
Provides insight and suggests design modifications based on analysis outcomes, and to 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
Performs other duties as assigned.