Navigation System Engineer

Draper Labs; Cambridge; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative research and development company is seeking a Navigation and GPS System Engineer to join their dynamic team in Cambridge. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies that are crucial for national security, including missile defense and autonomous systems. The ideal candidate will leverage their expertise in guidance, navigation, and control to deliver mission-critical solutions while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. If you're passionate about advancing technology in defense and space systems, this position provides a unique platform to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Workplace Flexibility

Employee Clubs (Yoga, Photography)

Health and Finance Workshops

Off-site Social Events

Discounts to Local Museums

Cultural Activities

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in Systems Engineering or relevant role.
• Foundational knowledge of GNC and GPS technology.
• Strong presentation skills and ability to articulate complex ideas.

Responsibilities

• Manage and control priorities, scope, schedule, and cost.
• Develop system-level I&T requirements based on mission needs.
• Identify technical risks and develop mitigation strategies.

Skills

Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC)

GPS Technology

Simulation-based Performance Analysis

MATLAB

C/C++

Technical Proposal Writing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Systems Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Applied Physics

Tools

Simulation Software

Multi-objective Optimization Tools

Job description

Overview:

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ 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 www.draper.com.

Job Description Summary:

The Strategic Weapon Systems division at Draper is seeking a Navigation and Global Positioning System (GPS) System Engineer to work within multi-disciplinary teams to conceptualize and prototype advanced guidance technologies to enable new system capabilities that are of strategic importance to the nation. This role will be of high interest to applicants that desire to develop expertise in a broad array of both hardware and software GNC GPS technologies while remaining focused on delivering mission-level capability solutions to the warfighter. Relevant mission domains may include global strike and/or strategic deterrent systems, hypersonics, missile defense systems, space systems, precision guided munitions, and autonomous air/sea vehicles.

Duties and responsibilities may include:
*GPS test data and performance analysis.
*Conceptualization of GPS Hardware designs.
*Analysis of designs to demonstrate performance and functionality GPS Hardware.
*Identification of customer mission needs and development of use cases.
*Analysis of mission use cases to derive subsystem requirements.
*Conceptualization of novel GNC GPS hardware, software, and system solutions.
*Requirements development for simulation-based performance analysis.
*Development and execution of tests to check compliance with requirements.
*Development of research proposals and plans.
*Development of test strategies/plans for prototype technology.

A successful candidate will be highly motivated to: (a) support the delivery of technology solutions that are of strategic importance to the nation in the context of evolving threats from peer and near-peer competitors, and (b) build deeper expertise in both the core mission domain and underlying GPS technology.

Working in a dynamic team environment developing state-of-the-art weapon/GN&C systems will provide exposure to a wide range of advanced technologies as well as afford opportunities for increased leadership/impact on the development of new war-fighter capability.

Job Description:

Duties/Responsibilities
* Manage and control priorities, scope, schedule, and cost to baselines by proactively monitoring program/task performance across larger activities.
* Independently derive system-level I&T requirements based on mission requirements and defines plans, approaches, and detailed test procedures to solve complex I&T problems.
* Helps customers understand and adequately mitigate and resolve I&T risks and issues.
* Subject Matter Expert (SME) able to develop and implement I&T approaches through a program lifecycle.
* Identify program/system-level I&T technical risks and develop and execute mitigation strategies.
* Develop, document, and teach best practices to less experienced engineers. Demonstrate strong organization, planning, and time management skills to achieve program goals.
* Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills/Abilities
* Curiosity-driven approach to solving complex, industry and customer-driven problems as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
* Collaborate and communicate effectively and openly with multi-disciplinary program team members. program leadership, and non-technical personnel
* Be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with the ability to balance multiple competing tasks and demands.

Education
Requires a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Applied Physics, or related field.

Experience
Requires 7-10 years in Systems Engineering or relevant role.

Additional Job Description:

Applicants must have the following key qualifications:

• Foundational knowledge of guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) and GPS technology.
• Thesis or dissertation research relevant to enabling GNC or strategic missions.
• Demonstrated ability to formulate a technical approach and write proposals.
• Practical experience with simulation-based performance analysis.
• Strong presentation skills and the ability to articulate complex technical ideas.

Any of the following additional qualifications are highly desirable:

• 7+ years of professional experience in development of defense/space systems.
• Deep expertise with respect to either/both GPS hardware or software technology.
• Domain experience with respect to strategic weapon systems, as defined above.
• Experience with multi-objective optimization techniques.
• Knowledge of modern software development lifecycles, standards, processes, and tools.
• Technical leadership experience.
• Strong MATLAB, C/C++ skills.

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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Job Location - City:

Cambridge

Job Location - State:

Massachusetts

Job Location - Postal Code:

02139-3563

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