Draper · 4 months ago
Senior Digital Engineering Data Solutions Architect
Cambridge, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$82K/yr - $206K/yr
5+ years expDraper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA, focused on delivering innovative solutions for national challenges. They are seeking a Digital Engineering Data Solutions Architect to develop next generation data architectures for various defense and aerospace systems, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to support the full system development lifecycle.
Defense & Space
No H1B
Security Clearance Required
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
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
Preferred
Masters degree or higher preferred
Prior Experience in Architectures frameworks, certifications are a plus
Prior experience in technical leadership
Experience with React Java libraries. Kotlin, Python
2-4 years of experience in Digital Engineering using sound Systems Engineering principles
Experience in data visualization and story boarding
Thorough knowledge/proven experience as a DBA
Prior experience in architecture and development of Digital twin and thread
Experience in integrating various data sources and transactions
Functional experience with Java
Knowledge/experience with team software development (sprints, git, code reviews, pair programming)
Support the integration and management of diverse data sources across project areas
Proven ability architecting DBs AND upgrading/improving schema of existing DBs
Knowledge of open source Databases (postgres a must)
Thorough knowledge/proven experience as a Database administration
Assist in creating, analyzing, and presenting technical data, software and models to support system analysis, performance assessments, and decision-making
Learn to communicate technical concepts effectively to stakeholders at all levels
Experience with various types of data, data states, frequency, volume
Knowledge and interest in interdisciplinary work spanning Systems Engineering, Machine Learning, Database Administration and Data Science
Benefits
Workplace flexibility
Employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga
Health and finance workshops
Off site social events
Discounts to local museums and cultural activities
Company
Draper
We Engineer Solutions for the Nation’s Toughest Problems As an independent nonprofit engineering innovation company, Draper provides engineering services directly to government, industry, and academia.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jerry Wohletz
President and Chief Executive Officer
Brenan McCarragher
Chief Technology Officer
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