GNC Research Engineer — Next-Gen Guidance Systems

Draper Inc.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance programs

Employee clubs and events

Health and finance workshops

Job summary

A leading research and development firm in Cambridge, MA, is seeking a GNC Research Engineer to join its multidisciplinary teams. The role involves designing and analyzing advanced weapon systems, requiring strong systems analysis skills and a foundational understanding of GN&C technology. Ideal candidates will possess a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 3-5 years of experience in a related role. The position supports national security efforts and offers a competitive salary range of $75,000 - $156,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience as systems engineer or related role.
• Relevant MS thesis or PhD dissertation or prior R&D experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute system engineering full development lifecycle assignments.
• Provide content for technical reports and presentations.
• Identify challenges and communicate them to project leadership.

Skills

Systems analysis

Defense/missile applications

Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC)

Independent research planning

System and mission thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, mathematics or related field

Master's degree or higher

Tools

Modeling and simulation

Computer programming

SysML

Job description

A leading research and development firm in Cambridge, MA, is seeking a GNC Research Engineer to join its multidisciplinary teams. The role involves designing and analyzing advanced weapon systems, requiring strong systems analysis skills and a foundational understanding of GN&C technology. Ideal candidates will possess a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 3-5 years of experience in a related role. The position supports national security efforts and offers a competitive salary range of $75,000 - $156,000 annually.