Draper · 8 hours ago
Senior Systems Engineer for Embedded Microsystems Architecture and Design
Cambridge, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$82K/yr - $220K/yr
5+ years expDraper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The Microsystems and Sensors Group at Draper is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to develop and manage requirements and specifications for systems in mission domains such as embedded secure communications and autonomous vehicles.
Defense & Space
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.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
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 may be required as defined in the summary
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)
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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