Systems Analysis Engineer

About the role

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: A Systems Analysis Engineer 1 develops and applies advanced Digital Engineering capabilities for the analysis of complex systems in domains such as: strategic deterrence, missile defense, hypersonics, space, precision guided munitions, autonomous air/sea vehicles, and biotechnology. Our multi-disciplinary teams innovate and develop solutions for full system development lifecycle from trade studies, to concept and architecture design, to integration, to testing and operation. Job Description: Duties/Responsibilities - Independently execute system engineering lifecycle assignments; concept and architecture design, integration, testing and operation, under the oversight of program leadership. - Provide content for technical reports and presentations with appropriate guidance. - Adapt appropriately to changes in program priorities and requirements. - Identify challenges associated with assigned work and communicate them to project leadership. - Continues to expand their depth/knowledge in their technical discipline through formal and informal learning. - Work in a collaborative multidisciplinary environment including stakeholders and external partners. - Contribute to translation of requirements into technical and architectural decisions. - Performs other duties as assigned. Skills/Abilities - Excellent mathematical skills. - Thorough understanding of engineering theories and procedures. - Ability to collaborate within a diverse and multidisciplinary team. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills. - Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. - Excellent time management skills with the proven ability to meet deadlines. - Ability to prioritize tasks. - Ability to become knowledgeable in various problem domains, apply relevant modeling and analysis techniques, and develop or integrate multi-domain qualitative models. - Ability to present results that support system-level analysis, performance trade-offs, and decision-making. - Flexibility to multi-task and adapt to evolving priorities. Education Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, or other relevant Engineering field. Master's degree preferred.