Senior Digital Engineering Data Solutions Architect

Draper

Digital Engineering Data Solutions Architect at Draper developing next generation digital engineering architecture in defense and aerospace sectors. Supporting full system development lifecycle across national security projects.

Posted 4/14/2026full-timeCambridge • Alabama, Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $82,300 - $220,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or related field
Masters degree or higher preferred
5-10 years experience as systems engineer or related role
Prior Experience in Architectures frameworks, certifications are a plus
Practical experience with simulation-based performance analysis
Practical experience with the systems engineering process
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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

systems engineeringsimulation-based performance analysismodeling and simulationcomputer language codingdescriptive modelingSysMLSTPAengineering analysis toolsarchitectures frameworkstechnical risk mitigation

Soft Skills

adaptabilityproblem-solvingteam leadershipmentoringconstructive feedbackindependent executioncollaborationinsightful analysiscommunicationalignment towards goals