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Draper · 18 hours ago

Senior Digital Engineering Data Solutions Architect

Cambridge, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$82K/yr - $206K/yr

5+ years exp

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. They are seeking a Digital Engineering Data Solutions Architect to develop next generation Relational Cross Domain Data Digital Engineering Architecture for various national security domains. The role involves working within multi-disciplinary teams to innovate and develop solutions throughout the system development lifecycle.

Defense & Space

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Independently execute system engineering lifecycle assignments

Adapt appropriately to changes in program priorities and requirements

Adheres to existing best practices and Quality Management System processes

Continues to expand their depth/knowledge in their technical discipline through formal and informal learning

Work within multi-disciplinary teams and independently execute assignments

Drive solutions to complex problems with limited direction

Lead small teams (few than five people) and align team towards program goals

Provides insight and suggests design modifications based on analysis outcomes, and to apply analysis techniques across a range of technical challenges

Identify program/system-level technical risks and develop and execute mitigation strategies

Actively mentor less experienced engineers and provide thoughtful, constructive feedback

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Systems EngineeringDigital EngineeringData ArchitectureSimulation-based Performance AnalysisDatabase AdministrationData VisualizationModelingSimulationTeam Software DevelopmentInterdisciplinary WorkTechnical LeadershipCommunication SkillsFlexibility

Required

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

5-10 years experience as systems engineer or related role

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

Applicants selected for this opportunity will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance

Preferred

Masters degree or higher preferred

Prior Experience in Architectures frameworks, certifications are a plus

Prior experience in technical leadership

Experience with React Java libraries. Kotlin, Python

2-4 years of experience in Digital Engineering using sound Systems Engineering principles

Experience in data visualization and story boarding

Thorough knowledge/proven experience as a DBA

Prior experience in architecture and development of Digital twin and thread

Experience in integrating various data sources and transactions

Functional experience with Java

Knowledge/experience with team software development (sprints, git, code reviews, pair programming)

Proven ability architecting DBs AND upgrading/improving schema of existing DBs

Knowledge of open source Databases (postgres a must)

Thorough knowledge/proven experience as a Database administration

Assist in creating, analyzing, and presenting technical data, software and models to support system analysis, performance assessments, and decision-making

Learn to communicate technical concepts effectively to stakeholders at all levels

Experience with various types of data, data states, frequency, volume

Knowledge and interest in interdisciplinary work spanning Systems Engineering, Machine Learning, Database Administration and Data Science

Secret Clearance is preferred

Benefits

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.

Company

Draper

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We Engineer Solutions for the Nation’s Toughest Problems As an independent nonprofit engineering innovation company, Draper provides engineering services directly to government, industry, and academia.

Founded in 1938

Cambridge, MA, US

1001-5000 employees