Navigation & GN&C Analyst — Real‑Time Estimation

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc.; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace flexibility

Employee clubs

Health workshops

Finance workshops

Off-site social events

Museum discounts

Job summary

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc. in Cambridge, MA seeks a software engineer to support GN&C Analysis, developing and validating end-to-end system software and algorithms for navigation, estimation, and real-time execution.

The role requires familiarity with inertial sensors, navigation, and estimation methods, with 3–5 years of software experience and a Bachelor’s in AE/EE; Master’s/PhD preferred. A security clearance is required; base salary ranges from $62,500 to $275,000 depending on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace or electrical engineering required.
• Master's or PhD preferred.
• 3–5 years of software engineering or related experience required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates requirements and proposes solutions; explores design trades.
• Designs algorithms using modern theory and proven techniques.
• Develops embedded software from prototype algorithms.
• Analyzes designs to demonstrate performance and functionality.
• Develops and executes software tests to check requirements.
• Communicates with customers and stakeholders to establish requirements.

Skills

MATLAB

Simulink

Python

C/C++

Analytical skills

Communication

Autonomy

Control theory

Real-time tools

GNC theory

Education

Bachelors in Aerospace or Electrical Engineering

Masters or PhD preferred

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

Python

C/C++

Job description

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc. in Cambridge, MA seeks a software engineer to support GN&C Analysis, developing and validating end-to-end system software and algorithms for navigation, estimation, and real-time execution.

The role requires familiarity with inertial sensors, navigation, and estimation methods, with 3–5 years of software experience and a Bachelor’s in AE/EE; Master’s/PhD preferred. A security clearance is required; base salary ranges from $62,500 to $275,000 depending on