Hybrid Navigation & Tracking Engineer — Space & Defense R&D

Inuplands; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Draper in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Navigation and Tracking Engineer to develop software for space and defense systems. You will implement navigation and tracking algorithms, integrate hardware, and deploy software across underwater, ground, air and space platforms.

The role requires 3–5 years of software engineering, proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink/Python/C++, and a solid foundation in autonomy and control theory. Applicants must be able to obtain a government security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Aerospace or Electrical engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years of software engineering or related experience.
• Experience with real-time embedded systems and navigation algorithms.
• Ability to obtain and maintain government security clearance (Secret preferred).

Responsibilities

• Evaluate requirements and design solutions for navigation/tracking systems.
• Develop and integrate algorithms and embedded software across complex environments (underwater, ground, air, space).
• Design tests to verify performance and compliance with requirements.
• Prepare technical data, reports, and documentation for stakeholders.

Skills

MATLAB

Simulink

Python

C/C++

Embedded software

Real-time systems

GNC

Software testing

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Master's or PhD in related field

Tools

None

Job description

Draper in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Navigation and Tracking Engineer to develop software for space and defense systems. You will implement navigation and tracking algorithms, integrate hardware, and deploy software across underwater, ground, air and space platforms.

The role requires 3–5 years of software engineering, proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink/Python/C++, and a solid foundation in autonomy and control theory. Applicants must be able to obtain a government security clearance.