Model - systems engineering

Overview

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Job Description Summary

The GNC System Architecture group is seeking a highly motivated co-op student interested in working on a team responsible for the execution of Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test tasks that utilize Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies. In this 6-month co-op role, the student will help the engineering team build and optimize SysML-based models using MagicDraw and create new capabilities within the tool.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Work closely with systems engineers to develop and implement new model-based processes and methods
• Support the creation of modeling guidelines for developing requirements, use cases, functions, structural decomposition, and interfaces within the model.
• Explore model validation techniques to enforce a more common modeling approach across teams
• Create and execute scripts that analyze data within an object-oriented program
• Understand stakeholder needs and concerns and generate data from modeling tools to address them
• Regularly present progress and technical artifacts to the team
  
  

Candidates are encouraged to include a cover letter that describes their interest in this position

Duties/Responsibilities

Job Description:

• Design, develop, and enhancement engineering solutions for challenging problems.
• Implement, test, perform analysis, and provide documentation support.
• Generate and present test reports including plots, tables, evaluation criteria, and conclusions from data collected and analyzed throughout the test process.
• Complete assignments designed to develop a practical knowledge of processes, procedures, equipment, facilities, and systems as well as their interrelationships within engineering disciplines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Program Requirements

• Enrolled in an accredited engineering curriculum full-time undergraduate or graduate degree program required.
• Co-op Students must be able to work full-time for a 6 month period.
• There is flexibility regarding hours and program duration based on applicant’s school schedule and availability.
  
  

Skills/Abilities

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent work ethic with the ability to work independently or in a team environment.
• Ability to adapt to ever-changing environments, risks, and vulnerabilities.
• Strong computer skills including MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
  
  

Additional Job Description

A successful candidate:

• Is a self-starter and team-player with a desire to learn new things
• Is familiar with Draper’s core business areas and technologies and understands concepts of systems engineering and engineering design
• Has strong modeling skills and is comfortable using new software and tools
  
  

A Preferred Candidate

• Has familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering and/or object-oriented programming languages
• Has experience using SysML, Java, C++, MATLAB or Python languages
• Has experience working with complex systems throughout each phase of the engineering lifecycle
• Has experience relevant to Guidance, Navigation and/or Control technologies
  
  

Applicants selected for this position may be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance

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Job Location - City:

Cambridge

Job Location - State:

Massachusetts

Job Location - Postal Code:

02139-3563

The US base salary range for this full-time position is

$15.00 - $225.00

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