Navigation & Tracking Software Engineer (Space & Defense)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace flexibility

Employee clubs

Health workshops

Finance workshops

Off-site social events

Museum discounts

Job summary

Draper in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Navigation and Tracking Engineer to develop software for space and defense systems. You will design, implement, and deploy advanced navigation algorithms for complex environments, working across embedded platforms and real-time software stacks.

The role requires 3–5 years of software engineering, a related degree, and the ability to obtain/maintain government security clearance (Secret preferred). Cambridge-based position with competitive base salary.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of Software Engineering or related experience.
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Experience with navigation/tracking algorithms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates requirements and proposes design solutions.
• Designs algorithms using modern theory and proven techniques.
• Develops embedded software from prototype algorithms.
• Tests and validates software against requirements.
• Prepares technical data, procedures, and documentation.

Skills

MATLAB

Simulink

Python

C/C++

Software development

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Autonomy

Real-time systems

Control theory

Education

Bachelor's in Aerospace Eng or Electrical Eng

Master's or PhD preferred

Tools

Real-time software tools

Job description

Draper in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Navigation and Tracking Engineer to develop software for space and defense systems. You will design, implement, and deploy advanced navigation algorithms for complex environments, working across embedded platforms and real-time software stacks.

The role requires 3–5 years of software engineering, a related degree, and the ability to obtain/maintain government security clearance (Secret preferred). Cambridge-based position with competitive base salary.