Principal Systems Architect

Overview:Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visit

www.draper.com .Job Description Summary:The Systems Concepts Engineer (PMTS) is responsible for the elucidation of mission needs, mission engineering, architecture/design trade space exploration for integrated hardware/software systems, simulation-based performance analysis for complex systems and system-of-systems, architecture definition using digital engineering (DE) and/or model-based system engineering (MBSE) frameworks, briefing of results to leadership or government sponsors, and development of research and development (R&D) proposals.Job Description:Duties/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.Skills/Abilities: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.Education:Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or related field. Masters degree or higher preferred.Experience:7-10+ years experience as systems engineer or related role.Job Location:City: CambridgeState: MassachusettsPostal Code: 02139-3563Equal Employment Opportunity:Draper is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We understand the value of diversity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Draper is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact

hr@draper.com .

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