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Draper · 1 day ago

Senior Systems Engineer, Hypersonic Weapons

Cambridge, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$82K/yr - $206K/yr

5+ years exp

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. They are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to work within multi-disciplinary teams to architect next-generation hypersonic weapon system solutions for the war fighter, focusing on GNC subsystem technology.

Defense & Space

Growth Opportunities

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

Identification of customer mission needs and development of use cases

Requirements development

Model-based analysis of alternatives for GNC design concepts

Modeling of system dynamics and guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) loop

System performance simulation and analysis

Presentation of analysis results to both internal and external stake-holders

Development of systems engineering, design, and analysis artifacts/documentation

Technology roadmap development

Proposal development and briefing of senior leadership

Task planning and leadership

Qualification

Systems engineering processSimulation-based performance analysisModelingSimulationGuidanceNavigationControl (GNC)Avionics architecturesFault toleranceCyber/securityComms/encryptionHighly organizedCommunication skillsMentoring

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or related field

5-10 years experience as systems engineer or related role

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

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

Preferred

Masters degree or higher preferred

Benefits

Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility, employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga, health and finance workshops, off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities.

Company

Draper

Glassdoor4.1

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.

Founded in 1938

Cambridge, MA, US

1001-5000 employees