3 months ago
Cambridge, MA, USASenior
Base Salary
$75k - $245k/yr
Responsibilities
- Evaluate requirements, propose solutions, and explore design tradeoffs.
- Design navigation, autonomy, guidance, and control algorithms using modern theory and proven techniques.
- Develop embedded software from prototype algorithms for real-time systems.
- Analyze designs and execute software tests to demonstrate performance, functionality, and compliance with requirements.
- Evaluate results, identify problem causes, and develop solutions for inefficiencies or other problems.
- Prepare technical data, procedures, reports, drawings, manuals, and other documentation.
- Communicate with customers and stakeholders about requirements, designs, and deliverables.
- Track project priorities, scope, schedule, and cost.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field.
- 5–10 years of software engineering or related experience.
- Strong programming skills in MATLAB, Simulink, Python, and C/C++.
- Knowledge of autonomy and GNC algorithms, real-time software development tools, and real-time algorithm and software validation.
- Familiarity with trajectory optimization, optimal control, control systems, and trajectory design or optimization algorithms.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, project execution, and teamwork skills.
- A master's or PhD in a related field is preferred.
- Secret security clearance is preferred; selected applicants must obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
Benefits
- Workplace flexibility and programs supporting work-life balance.
- Employee clubs, including photography and yoga.
- Health and finance workshops.
- Off-site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities.
- Full-time position located in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
About Draper
Draper is an independent, nonprofit engineering R&D organization that designs and delivers complex systems for government, defense, space, and biomedical customers. It works as a prime contractor and subcontractor on programs spanning guidance and navigation (PNT), autonomous systems, human systems, and special programs, with headquarters in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Its business model centers on sponsored research and engineering services for U.S. government agencies, industry partners, and academia.