Simulation-based performance analysis jobs

Distinguished Systems Engineer for Embedded Microsystems Architecture and Design

Draper · Posted Sep 24, 2026

Open

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
On-site
Full-time · Senior
$100K–$275K per year

Distinguished Systems Engineer for Embedded Microsystems Architecture and Design

Draper · Posted Sep 24, 2026

Open

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
On-site
Full-time · Senior
$100K–$275K per year

Principal Systems Engineer-Space and Mission Critical Systems

Draper · Posted Aug 28, 2026

Open

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Full-time · Principal
$82K–$245K per year
7–10 years

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The Space and Mission Critical Systems group at Draper is seeking a motivated Principal Systems Engineer to perform key systems engineering tasks in a model-based environment, using formal development and verification processes in support of Draper’s National Security and Space business areas.

Compensation

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $82,300.00 - $245,000.00

Responsibilities

Developing systems concepts, requirements, and architectures
Highly robust system engineering practices for mission critical systems
Development of radiation tolerant systems
Predicting and analyzing mission performance and reliability
Use of Model Based Systems Engineering Tools

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or related field
Masters degree or higher preferred
Nice to have: certification or degree in Systems Engineering
Nice to have: DOORS requirements management tool
Nice to have: Matlab

Skills

system-of-systems spacecraft architectures enterprise architecture decomposition modeling and simulation simulation-based performance analysis

Senior GNC Systems Engineer

Draper · Posted Aug 24, 2026

Open

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Full-time · Senior
$82K–$220K per year
5–10 years

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Lead and architect next-generation weapon system concepts for hypersonic and advanced weapons, managing multidisciplinary teams and driving technical solutions.

Compensation

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $82,300.00 - $220,000.00

Responsibilities

Architect novel weapon system solutions for complex mission problems
Adapt appropriately to changes in program priorities and requirements
Work within multi-disciplinary teams and independently execute assignments
Drive solutions to complex problems with limited direction
Lead small teams and align team towards program goals

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or related field
Masters degree or higher highly preferred
Nice to have: hypersonic weapon systems

Skills

systems engineering guidance navigation control simulation-based performance analysis modeling and simulation computer language coding

Model-Based Systems Engineer

Draper · Posted Jul 23, 2026

Open

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Full-time · Mid
$75K–$156K per year
3–5 years

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The Systems Concepts Engineer 2 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.

Compensation

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $75,000.00 - $156,000.00

Responsibilities

Independently execute system engineering full development lifecycle assignments, from requirements capture to deployment with some oversight.
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
Adheres to existing best practices and Quality Management System processes.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or related field. Masters degree or higher preferred.

Skills

simulation-based performance analysis systems engineering process modeling and simulation

Senior Model-Based Systems Engineer

Draper · Posted Jul 23, 2026

Open

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Full-time · Senior
$82K–$220K per year
5–10 years

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Systems Concepts Engineer responsible for mission needs, architecture, simulation-based analysis, and R&D proposals.

Compensation

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $82,300.00 - $220,000.00

Responsibilities

Independently execute system engineering lifecycle assignments
Adapt to changes in program priorities and requirements
Adhere to best practices and Quality Management System processes
Expand depth/knowledge in technical discipline
Work within multi-disciplinary teams

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or related field
Masters degree or higher preferred

Skills

simulation-based performance analysis systems engineering process modeling and simulation computer language coding descriptive modeling (e.g. SysML)STPA

GNC Research Engineer

Draper · Posted May 5, 2026

Open

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Full-time
$75K–$156K per year
3–5 years

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Design and analyze next-generation weapon system concepts for war fighters, focusing on guidance, navigation, and control subsystem technology.

Compensation

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $75,000.00 - $156,000.00

Responsibilities

Independently execute system engineering full development lifecycle assignments, from requirements capture to deployment with some oversight.
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.
Adhere to existing best practices and Quality Management System processes.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or related field.
Masters degree or higher preferred.

Skills

Systems engineering Simulation-based performance analysis Modeling and simulation Computer language coding

Distinguished Systems Engineer for Embedded Microsystems Architecture and Design

Distinguished Systems Engineer for Embedded Microsystems Architecture and Design

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Principal Systems Engineer-Space and Mission Critical Systems

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Senior GNC Systems Engineer

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Model-Based Systems Engineer

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Senior Model-Based Systems Engineer

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GNC Research Engineer

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