2 months ago
Cambridge, MA, USASenior
Base Salary
$82k - $220k/yr
Responsibilities
- Evaluate requirements, propose solutions, and explore design trades to support system designs.
- Design navigation, GN&C, control, and trajectory optimization algorithms.
- Develop embedded software based on prototype algorithms.
- Analyze designs using navigation accuracy analysis, linear covariance analysis, and Monte Carlo simulations.
- Develop and execute software tests to verify compliance with requirements.
- Evaluate results, identify causes of problems or inefficiencies, and develop solutions.
- 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.
- Provide technical leadership and guide development direction for small to medium-sized teams.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field is required.
- 5–10 years of software engineering or related experience is required.
- Strong programming skills in MATLAB, Simulink, Python, C, and C++.
- Experience with inertial sensors, navigation, estimation, system accuracy analysis, and navigation software or algorithms.
- Knowledge of autonomy and GN&C algorithms, real-time software development, and validation of real-time algorithms and software.
- Familiarity with trajectory optimization, optimal control, and related techniques.
- Significant knowledge of control-system design and analysis and trajectory design or optimization algorithms.
- Demonstrated technical leadership as a primary contributor guiding technical development direction.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, project execution, and teamwork skills.
- Ability to communicate work assignments clearly to team members.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance; Secret clearance is desired.
- Master’s or PhD in a related field is preferred.
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 based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
- US base salary range of $82,300.00–$220,000.00, excluding bonuses and benefits.
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.