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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.
The Space and Mission Critical Systems group at Draper is seeking a Space Systems Engineer with broad technical skills to work within multi-disciplinary teams to design, develop, test, and/or support systems for manned space flight and lunar activities.
Tasking may include: identification of customer needs, development of use cases, requirements analysis and flow-down, system concept/architecture development (including analysis of alternatives), system and mission design, interface definition/control, system integration/verification/test planning, development of systems engineering documentation, model development, vehicle and mission-level simulation development, performance assessment, documentation of analysis results, and presentation of results to both internal and external stake-holders.
Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or related field. Masters degree or higher preferred.
10-15+ years experience as systems engineer or related role.
Requirements management: decompose mission level requirements down to subsystem level and trace them throughout the project lifecycle.
Spacecraft subsystems analysis: propellant budgeting, on orbit fuel needs, RF link budgets, mission life estimations, and day-in-the-life assessments.
MBSE (MagicDraw / Cameo) or CONOPs development: capturing functional flows and system behavior.
ICD Management: Draft, review, and manage ICDs and maintain clear interface baselines across disciplines.
Analysis tools and script development: Create and maintain these items (Python, MATLAB, STK, STOL, or similar) to automate calculations and visualizations.
Author / contribute to and review program data products, design reference missions (DRMs), and mission level models.
Develop and deliver technical presentations for program milestones, readiness reviews, and senior‑level briefings
Demonstrated experience fostering a culture of inclusion in the workplace
Current Active Top Secret Clearance is Required; SCI Eligibility is highly desirable.
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Cambridge
Massachusetts
02139-3563
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $100,000.00 - $275,000.00 Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Union ranges will be in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement's approved rates by location and role. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and does not include bonuses or benefits.
Our work is very important to us, but so is our life outside of work. 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. If this specific job opportunity and the chance to work at a nationally renowned R&D innovation company appeals to you, apply now www.draper.com/careers.
Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity 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, 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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