Senior Systems Engineer at drs

Compensation

$102,433 – $159,028/yr

Location: Fitchburg, Massachusetts
Type: Full-time
Level: senior
Posted: Sep 12, 2026

Summary from listing

Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems is hiring a Systems Engineer III–IV in Fitchburg, Massachusetts to lead cross-disciplinary system modeling, analysis, and trade studies for complex thermal, electrical, power, control, and transmission systems. The role focuses on dynamic and transient behavior, multi-physics interactions, integrated architectures, performance margins, and system integration, while supporting MBSE, requirements management, verification and validation, and multidisciplinary engineering activities. Candidates need a relevant bachelor’s degree, 5+ years of experience for Level III consideration, and U.S. citizenship with an active or obtainable DOD security clearance.

Required Skills

System modeling
Dynamic behavior
Multi-physics
Trade studies
MBSE
Simulink
Energy conversion

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
Required Previous Experiences: 5+ years of relevant engineering experience for Level III consideration
Experience analyzing and modeling complex systems spanning thermal, fluid, electrical, controls, mechanical, or power systems
Experience with dynamic system modeling, transient analysis, or simulation of integrated physical systems
Experience supporting system integration, trade studies, or performance assessment for complex engineered products
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with shipboard, naval, industrial, or other large integrated power and energy systems
Knowledge of Rankine, Brayton, or other open- and closed-cycle systems
Experience with thermo-fluid system analysis, piping, heat exchangers, pumps, flow networks, and heat balance methods
Experience with control-oriented system modeling, dynamic response analysis, system tuning, hardware-in-the-loop concepts, or commissioning support
Familiarity with electrical power generation, regulation, conversion, protection, or transmission systems
Experience using system simulation and modeling tools such as Simulink, Simcenter, AxSTREAM/AxCYCLE, Modelica-based tools, or comparable multi-physics environments
Familiarity with optimization, multivariate analysis, uncertainty analysis, or design space exploration methods
Exposure to defense, marine, propulsion, turbine-generator, or Navy-related applications
Familiarity with MBSE tools and methods, including SysML, used as a supporting systems engineering framework