Hypersonics GNC Research Engineer

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

Job summary

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc. in Cambridge, MA, is hiring a Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Research Engineer to join the Hypersonic and Advanced Weapons group.

You will work with multi-disciplinary teams to design and analyze next-generation weapon system concepts for national defense, focusing on GNC subsystems and robustness in challenging environments. Ideal candidates have experience in defense/missile applications, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to lead

Qualifications

• a) Systems analyst or research engineer with experience in defense/missile applications.
• b) Desire to shape/innovate solutions to complex problems of national importance.
• c) GNC technologist with strong foundational understanding of both hardware and algorithms.
• d) Demonstrated ability to independently propose, plan, and lead research efforts.
• e) Relevant MS thesis (or PhD dissertation) or prior professional R&D experience.
• f) Highly motivated to support the maintenance of our national strategic deterrence.
• g) Demonstrated ability for system and mission level thinking; highly motivated to find the technology that solves the problem, not the problem that fits the technology.

Responsibilities

• Independently execute system engineering full development lifecycle assignments, from requirements capture to deployment with some oversight.
• Provide content for technical reports and presentations with appropriate guidance
• Adapt appropriately to changes in program priorities and requirements
• Identify challenges associated with assigned work and communicate them to project leadership
• Adheres to existing best practices and Quality Management System processes.
• Continues to expand their depth/knowledge in their technical discipline through formal and informal learning.
• Work within multi-disciplinary teams and independently execute assignments
• Help define, plan, and execute engineering analyses/design trades
• Contribute high quality content for technical reports and presentations with minimal guidance
• Proactively identify needs and concerns associated with design decisions and communicate them to project leadership.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, mathematics

Job description

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc. in Cambridge, MA, is hiring a Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Research Engineer to join the Hypersonic and Advanced Weapons group.

You will work with multi-disciplinary teams to design and analyze next-generation weapon system concepts for national defense, focusing on GNC subsystems and robustness in challenging environments. Ideal candidates have experience in defense/missile applications, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to lead