Draper · 4 months ago
Principal Systems Engineer for Embedded Microsystems Architecture and Design
Cambridge, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$95K/yr - $238K/yr
7+ years expDraper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA, tackling important national challenges. The Embedded Microsystems and Sensors Group is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to develop and manage requirements, architecture, and specifications for systems in mission domains like embedded secure communications and autonomous vehicles.
Defense & Space
No H1B
Security Clearance Required
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
Sustained record of successful task leadership. Identifies risks and develops and executes mitigation strategies for them
Lead medium-sized teams (5-10 people). Reliably aligns team towards program goals and builds trust within the team
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
Demonstrate strong organization, planning, and time management skills to achieve program goals
Actively mentors. Recognizes strengths and weaknesses in others and provides thoughtful constructive feedback
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or related field
7-10+ years experience as systems engineer or related role
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
Sustained record of successful task leadership. Identifies risks and develops and executes mitigation strategies for them
Lead medium-sized teams (5-10 people). Reliably aligns team towards program goals and builds trust within the team
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
Demonstrate strong organization, planning, and time management skills to achieve program goals
Actively mentors. Recognizes strengths and weaknesses in others and provides thoughtful constructive feedback
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
Experience maintaining traceability between requirements and system architecture & design work products
Technical depth in fields relevant to electronics development, embedded systems, embedded software, or packaging miniaturization
Possess a broad understanding of microprocessors, Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs), Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs), and real-time software & firmware needed to enable solutions
Have experience with serial digital data interfaces (e.g. SPI, RS422, Ethernet) used to interconnect distributed and modular avionics
Understand power electronics, A/D, D/A, clock and timing electronics that support and interface with the digital electronics
Be able to work with thermal analysis and reliability experts in developing solutions
Expertise in full life-cycle systems engineering (architecture, design, development, integration, approval, and deployment) of security technologies and components within cyber-physical systems and systems-of-systems
Strong presentation skills and the ability to articulate complex technical ideas to both internal and external stakeholders
Strong set of interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated experience of fostering a culture of inclusion in the workplace
Experience in the development of System Security documentation per Government requirements
Experience planning and leading Systems Engineering Technical Reviews
Experience working with modern data bus / electrical interfaces for flight/space systems
Experience in writing innovative R&D proposals to commercial and government sponsors
An understanding of the fundamentals of cryptographic key management, public key infrastructure, and NSA's Key Management Infrastructure, and the applications of cryptology
Be familiar with the unique aspects of space avionics: environmental testing (MIL-STD-810), radiation hardening, and EMI/EMC considerations (MIL-STD-461)
Applicants selected for this opportunity will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance
Preferred
Masters degree or higher preferred
Secret Clearance is preferred
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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