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# System Analysis Engineer

- **Company:** Draper Labs
- **Location:** Cambridge, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $62,500.0 - $140,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Systems Analysis, MATLAB, Software Architecture, Software Tools, Systems Modeling Language, Systems Integration
- **Published:** September 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/18256212?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F18256212%2FSystem-Analysis-Engineer-Massachusetts-Cambridge

## About the Role

* 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.

Experience

 * Requires 0-3 years experience in systems analysis or related.
 * Experience in use of MBSE tools such as SysML, knowledge in MATLAB/Simulink a plus.
 * Experience in integrating descriptive modeling tools with other simulation tools a plus.

## Description

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., * 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.


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