CareerPlan

Principal Systems Analysis Engineer

Cambridge, MAFull-time$95k2026-05-05 → 2026-11-10
Based in United StatesSecurity clearance required

Core

Develops and applies advanced modeling, simulation, and mission analysis methods to assess complex systems and operational concepts for national security challenges.

Role type

Principal Systems Analysis Engineer

Builds

Mission-level models, system performance assessments, and evidence-based recommendations for defense and aerospace programs.

Domain

National Security / Defense / Aerospace

Required skills

Systems Engineering, Threat-informed analysis, Mission-level modeling, Trade studies, Risk mitigation, Technical requirements development, Multi-domain modeling, Simulation integration

Preferred skills

MBSE (SysML), MATLAB/Simulink, Python, C/C++, Java, AFSIM, STK, Large dataset analysis, DoW mission environments

Technologies

SysML, MATLAB, Simulink, Python, C/C++, Java, AFSIM, STK

Responsibilities

Develop requirements and propose solutions for complex problems, Identify program-level technical risks and mitigation strategies, Mentor less experienced engineers, Translate requirements into technical and architectural decisions, Present results supporting system-level analysis and decision-making, Integrate descriptive modeling tools with other simulation tools

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with strategy & mentorship