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Distinguished System Requirements Engineer


Job Location:

Clearfield, UT - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 100000 - 275000
Posted: 6 October 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline: 3 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Overview:

Draper is an independent nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge MA. The 2000 employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper visit .

Job Description Summary:

The System Requirements Engineer (DMTS) is responsible for the definition analysis and verification of a system and subsystem requirements to shape the overall system design. The role entails application of systems engineering methods within a model-based systems engineering (MBSE) and/or digital engineering framework. Responsibilities include the elucidation of mission needs definition of use cases/CONOPS functional system modeling requirement tree development and flow-down analysis-based requirement trades/balancing simulation-based performance trades/analysis simulation-based requirements verification test strategy development test design and requirements management through product life-cycle.

Job Description:

Duties/Responsibilities
Coordinate schedule and participate in the requirements assessments.
Perform strategic technical planning project management performance engineering risk management and interface design.
Conducts requirements engineering scheduling reliability development and evaluation maintainability and analysis for training.
Lead assessment effort in conducting both formal and informal evaluations and analysis.
Analyze assessment results and make improvement/change recommendations.
Ensure assessment results and recommendations can be incorporated into the requirements documentation.
Independently drive solutions to complex multidisciplinary problems with a deep understanding of a customers strategic priorities
Help customers shape their needs and develop requirements for programs that solve their most challenging technical problems.
Lead large multidisciplinary teams. Aligns team towards program goals and builds trust within the team.
Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Systems Engineering.
Contributes to advancing State of the Art (SOA) solutions and techniques in their field
Able to analyze Draper strategy and work with management to build capability in key areas to help sustain business growth.
Identifies risks common among multiple programs/technology areas/etc. and develops and executes mitigation strategies.
Works to improve operations at the enterprise level. Identifies areas for improvement within the organization and uses positive collaboration practices to achieve change.
Actively mentors and seeks opportunities to build depth for their area of expertise. Recognizes strengths and weaknesses in others and gives thoughtful constructive feedback.

Skills/Abilities
Highly-organized capable of approaching problems with a system-level perspective.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Practical experience with the systems engineering process.
Familiarity with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) and/or digital engineering (DE) tools/methods.
Roles may require proficiency with modeling/simulation computer coding languages SysML STPA DOORs and/or other engineering analysis tools.
Knowledge of GN&C avionics architectures fault tolerance cyber/security comms/encryption or other technologies may be required as defined in the summary.

Education
Requires a bachelors degree in engineering physics mathematics or related field. Masters degree preferred.

Experience
10-15 years experience in systems engineering with emphasis in requirements engineering.

Additional Job Description:

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

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Job Location - City:

Clearfield

Job Location - State:

Utah

Job Location - Postal Code:

84015

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

$100000.00 - $275000.00

Our salary ranges are determined by role level and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors including job-related skills experience and relevant education or training. Union ranges will be in compliance with the collective bargaining agreements approved rates by location and role. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only and does not include bonuses or benefits.

Our work is very important to us but so is our life outside of work. 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. If this specific job opportunity and the chance to work at a nationally renowned R&D innovation company appeals to you apply now is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex disability age sexual orientation national origin veteran status or genetic information. Draper is committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment its services programs and activities. To request reasonable accommodation please contact .


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