Senior Model-Based Systems Engineer

Cambridge, MA💼 Full-time💰 $82,300–$82,300🗓 2026-04-30 → 2026-09-29

Core

Define mission needs and architecture for integrated hardware/software systems using model-based systems engineering (MBSE) and simulation-based performance analysis.

Role type

Senior Model-Based Systems Engineer (IC with small team leadership)

Builds

Integrated hardware/software systems and system-of-systems architectures

Domain

Defense, space exploration, and biomedical engineering

Required skills

System engineering lifecycle execution, simulation-based performance analysis, MBSE frameworks, risk identification and mitigation, technical writing, oral communication, mentoring

Preferred skills

SysML, STPA, GN&C, avionics architectures, fault tolerance, cyber/security, comms/encryption, threat modeling, coding

Technologies

SysML, STPA, modeling and simulation tools

Responsibilities

Execute system engineering lifecycle assignments, lead small teams (fewer than five people), identify program-level technical risks and develop mitigation strategies, provide design modifications based on analysis outcomes, brief results to leadership or government sponsors

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with small team leadership

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About draper

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.