System Concepts Engineer

Draper•Cambridge, MA

1d•$62,500 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Systems Concepts Engineer 1 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. 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.

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.
Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or related field.
0-3 years experience as systems engineer or related role.
Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance. Secret Clearance is required.

Nice To Haves

Masters degree or higher preferred.
Roles may require 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.

Responsibilities

Independently execute system engineering full development lifecycle assignments, from requirements capture to deployment, under the oversight of program leadership.
Provide content for technical reports and presentations with appropriate guidance
Adapt appropriately to changes in program priorities and requirements
Identify challenges associated with assigned work and communicate them to project leadership
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.
Performs other duties as assigned.