Apply on Employer Site

Draper · 10 hours ago

Senior Systems Engineer for Embedded Microsystems Architecture and Design

Cambridge, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$82K/yr - $206K/yr

5+ years exp

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA, tackling important national challenges. They are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to develop and manage requirements, architecture, and system specifications for systems in mission domains such as embedded secure communications and autonomous vehicles.

Defense & Space

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

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

Systems engineering processEmbedded systemsMicroelectronics system solutionsSimulation-based performance analysisModelingSimulationCybersecurityCryptographyPower electronicsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsMentoringProblem-solving

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

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

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

Continue 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 (fewer than five people) and align team towards program goals

Provide insight and suggest design modifications based on analysis outcomes

Identify program/system-level technical risks and develop and execute mitigation strategies

Actively mentor less experienced engineers and provide thoughtful, constructive feedback

Perform other duties as assigned

Preferred

Masters degree or higher

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

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

Work with thermal analysis and reliability experts in developing solutions

Proficiency 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

Familiar with the unique aspects of space avionics: environmental testing (MIL-STD-810), radiation hardening, and EMI/EMC considerations (MIL-STD-461)

Secret Clearance

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

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