Software Engineer
Overview: Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA.
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:
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.
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Posted July 24, 2026